Maggie Beer’s Prawn and Sesame Toast

Maggie Beer Chef Trainer James Reeson shares a recipe created in conjunction with Maggie Beer with the Australian Carers Guide.

An Asian-inspired favourite that can be prepped ahead of time

Prep time 45 minutes  Cook time 5 minutes Makes 20 serves

Season Any Difficulty Easy Store Can freeze Equipment: Deep fryer

Prawn & Sesame Toast Ingredients

1kg      Prawn meat, raw, roughly chopped

40g     Spring onions

20g     Garlic, minced 

35g      Ginger, peeled, minced 

10g      Caster sugar  

60g     Egg whites 

10ml   Sesame oil 

10g      Salt 

40ml    Fish sauce 

700g   Bread (20 slices), white sandwich loaf 50g    

Sesame seeds, white 

Prawn & Sesame Toast Method

• Place the ingredients for the prawn mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth
• Spread 60g of the mix evenly and to the edges of each slice of bread
• Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top of each slice
• Place on lined trays and in the freezer for 30 minutes or until semi frozen
• Once semi frozen cut each slice of bread into 4 triangles and place back into the freezer until you’re ready to cook
• Preheat deep fryer to 175°C, cook for approximately 4 minutes or until golden brown
• Drain on paper towel and serve with sweet chilli and lime dipping sauce.

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