Chinese Sesame and Prawn Toast Starters

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0

Chinese Sesame and Prawn Toast Starters Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

148

Sugar

Fat

Chinese Sesame and Prawn Toast Starters are a popular appetizer in China and are commonly served in many Chinese restaurants around the world. This tasty starter is a combination of succulent prawns, thickly cut bread, and sesame seeds, making it a treat for both eyes and taste buds. These starters can be served hot as well as chilled. These toasts are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, full of flavorful prawns and aromatic sesame seeds. They are perfect for special occasions or as a snack with some dipping sauce on the side.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, blend the prawns until they turn into a paste.
2.	In a mixing bowl, add the prawn paste and 2 eggs. Mix well.
3.	Meanwhile, cut the sides of the white bread and slice them into triangles.
4.	Apply the prawn paste mix on one side of the bread slice.
5.	Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the paste until it completely covers the bread.
6.	In a frying pan, heat some oil on medium-high heat. Place the bread with the prawn mix-facing down into the frying pan.
7.	Fry until the bread turns crispy and golden. Then flip and fry the other side.
8.	Once both sides have been cooked, remove the toast and place it on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
9.	Drizzle some sesame oil over the top for an extra sesame taste.

PROS

The Chinese Sesame and Prawn Toast Starters are easy to make and delicious to taste.
The simple ingredients of prawns, bread, eggs, and sesame seeds create a flavorful starter that is interesting to eat.

CONS

This starter is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and not suitable for daily consumption.

It is important to balance the consumption of deep-fried foods with healthy meals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Some people might not prefer the prawns taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Sesame seeds added in this recipe are rich in nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It helps in improving cholesterol levels and bone health. Prawns are a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and some minerals like Selenium and Zinc which are beneficial for the immune system.

	300 g prawns
	43 g sesame seeds
	8 slices white bread
	4 large eggs
	oil , to fry
	sesame oil , if possible