Homemade Prawn Toast with Gochujang Mayo
Homemade Prawn Toast with Gochujang Mayo
Ingredients
For the Prawn Toast
- 1 pound raw prawns, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped or minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying, or as needed
For the Gochujang Mayo Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon gochujang, (Korean red chili paste)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the prawn mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped prawns, chopped green onions, white pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a cohesive paste.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Assemble the prawn toast: Take one slice of white sandwich bread (with crusts removed) and spread an even layer of the prawn mixture onto one side. Place another slice of bread on top, forming a sandwich. Gently press the edges together to seal.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cut the prawn toast: Carefully cut each prawn sandwich into two rectangular pieces. Repeat the assembly and cutting process for the remaining bread and prawn mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the Gochujang Mayo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, lime juice, and gochujang. Mix well with a spoon until the sauce is smooth and a uniform orange color.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the oil for frying: In a deep pot or large, heavy-bottomed pan, add enough cooking oil to reach a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil temperature by dropping a small breadcrumb into it; it should sizzle and float to the surface immediately.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Fry the prawn toast: Carefully place a few pieces of assembled prawn toast into the hot oil using tongs, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the prawn should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain and serve: Remove the fried prawn toast from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining prawn toast pieces. Serve immediately with the prepared Gochujang Mayo Sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Homemade Prawn Toast with Gochujang Mayo
Ingredients
For the Prawn Toast
- 1 pound raw prawns, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped or minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying, or as needed
For the Gochujang Mayo Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon gochujang, (Korean red chili paste)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the prawn mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped prawns, chopped green onions, white pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a cohesive paste.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Assemble the prawn toast: Take one slice of white sandwich bread (with crusts removed) and spread an even layer of the prawn mixture onto one side. Place another slice of bread on top, forming a sandwich. Gently press the edges together to seal.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cut the prawn toast: Carefully cut each prawn sandwich into two rectangular pieces. Repeat the assembly and cutting process for the remaining bread and prawn mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the Gochujang Mayo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, lime juice, and gochujang. Mix well with a spoon until the sauce is smooth and a uniform orange color.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the oil for frying: In a deep pot or large, heavy-bottomed pan, add enough cooking oil to reach a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil temperature by dropping a small breadcrumb into it; it should sizzle and float to the surface immediately.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Fry the prawn toast: Carefully place a few pieces of assembled prawn toast into the hot oil using tongs, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the prawn should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain and serve: Remove the fried prawn toast from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining prawn toast pieces. Serve immediately with the prepared Gochujang Mayo Sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min