Ebi Toast

Name: Ebi Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined), minced finely; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 egg white; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; pinch white pepper; 4 white bread slices, crusts removed; 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); 2 tbsp sesame seeds (white)

Crispy Japanese shrimp toast with a seasoned shrimp paste spread on toasted bread, deep-fried until golden - a trending appetizer.

23 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

JapaneseAppetizerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined), minced finely
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg white
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
pinch white pepper
4 white bread slices, crusts removed
2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (white)

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 8 oz minced finely shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 egg white, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and pinch white pepper. Mix until well combined.
2

Spread the shrimp mixture evenly on each 4 crusts removed white bread slices.
3

Sprinkle 2 tbsp sesame seeds (white) on top of the shrimp mixture, pressing gently so they adhere.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying) in a heavy pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
5

Carefully place the bread shrimp-side down into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
6

Flip and fry the other side for 1-2 minutes until evenly golden.
7

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8

Cut diagonally and serve hot with sweet chili sauce or wasabi mayo.

Questions

Can I make Ebi Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tsp soy sauce, 4 white bread slices, crusts removed. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Ebi Toast ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Ebi Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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