Absolutely Fabulous Shrimp Toast

Ingredients

• 1 pound of raw, deveined shrimp, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons of sriracha
• 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1/4 cup of chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1 cup of panko bread crumbs
• 4 slices of white bread, cut into small squares
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil for cooking
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, sriracha, chili flakes, black pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, scallions, cilantro and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
2. Add the panko bread crumbs to the shrimp mixture and mix until everything is evenly coated.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it heat up.
4. Add the shrimp mixture to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until the shrimp is cooked through and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
5. Add the bread squares to the skillet and cook for another minute on each side, until they are golden brown.
6. Remove the shrimp toast from the heat and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Shrimp toast is a classic Chinese dish, but it can be found in many different cuisines around the world.
• Shrimp toast is a popular appetizer in Chinese restaurants.
• The panko bread crumbs give the shrimp toast a crunchy texture.