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== Description ==
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
* Can be Prepared in 45 minutes or Less.
* Makes 48 [[shrimp]] toasts

== Ingredients ==
* 4 [[shallot]]s
* 4 [[garlic]] cloves
* 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh [[ginger]]root
* 2 teaspoons dry [[sherry]]
* ½ teaspoon [[salt]]
* 1 teaspoon [[granulated sugar|sugar]]
* 1 tablespoon [[cornstarch]]
* 1 tablespoon beaten [[egg white]]
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped [[cilantro|fresh coriander]] plus small leaves for garnish
* 1 tablespoon light [[soy sauce]]
* 1 pound [[shrimp]] (about 24), shelled, de-veined if desired
* 12 slices of homemade-type [[white bread]], crusts discarded
* 1 cup fine fresh [[breadcrumbs]]
* [[vegetable oil]] for deep-frying
* ¼ cup [[pickled ginger]] (available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops), drained and cut into julienne strips, for garnish

== Procedures ==
# In a food processor blend the [[shallot]]s, the [[garlic]], the [[ginger]]root, the [[sherry]], the [[salt]], the [[granulated sugar|sugar]], the [[cornstarch]], the [[egg]] white, the chopped coriander, and the [[soy sauce]]
# Add the [[shrimp]], pulsing the motor, and purée the mixture until it is paste-like but not completely smooth.
# Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of the [[shrimp]] mixture on each slice of [[bread]], rounding off the top
# Dip the coated side of each slice in the [[bread]] crumbs, shaking off the excess, and cut each slice into 4 triangles. (The [[shrimp]] toasts may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered tightly with plastic wrap and chilled.)
# In a large heavy skillet heat 1½ inches of the [[oil]] to 360°F and in it fry the [[shrimp]] toasts, coated sides down first, in batches, for 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden.
# Let the [[shrimp]] toasts drain well on paper towels, garnish each [[shrimp]] toast with some of the pickled [[ginger]] and 1 of the [[cilantro|coriander leaves]], and serve the [[shrimp]] toasts immediately.

[[Category:Bread appetizer Recipes]]
[[Category:Shrimp Recipes]]
[[Category:Seafood Recipes]]
[[Category:American cuisine]]
[[Category:North American cuisine]]
[[Category:Shallot Recipes]]
[[Category:Garlic Recipes]]
[[Category:Sherry Recipes]]
[[Category:Egg white Recipes]]
[[Category:Cilantro Recipes]]
[[Category:Breadcrumb Recipes]]
[[Category:Bread Recipes]]
[[Category:Ginger Recipes]]