Shrimp Toasts

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Years ago these were served as hors d'oeuvres. I've never thought that anything deep fried tastes like much unless it's served really hot, so I never bothered with them. When we were in China these were served with soups and I had to rethink the position I'd taken. When properly made and served quickly these are delicious. If you're looking for something a little different to serve for lunch you might want to give these a try. A food processor makes their assembly quick work.

Shrimp Toasts...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite

Ingredients:

1/2 pound shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice wine or medium-dry Sherry

1 large egg white

1/4 cup coarsely chopped water chestnuts

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 scallions (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced

6 cups vegetable oil for frying

12 very thin slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts discarded

1/4 cup sesame seeds

Directions:

1) Place shrimp, ginger, sesame oil, rice wine, and egg white in a food processor and pulse until a coarse pur