Shrimp Toast I

Ingredients

 * 1/2 lb (225 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
 * 1 egg white
 * 1 Tbs (15 ml) cornstarch (corn flour)
 * 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar
 * Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 scallion (spring onion), green and white parts, finely chopped
 * 1 narrow loaf French bread (baguette)
 * 1 cup vegetable oil
 * Small bunch fresh flat leaf parsley

Directions

 * 1) Process the shrimp to a paste with a food processor or blender.
 * 2) Add the egg white, cornstarch, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic scallions and stir well to combine.
 * 3) Cube the French bread into slices 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Spread the shrimp paste over one side ofeach slice.
 * 4) Decorate each slice with a whole parsley "petal", stuck to the shrimp paste.
 * 5) Heat the oil ina frying pan to about 375F (190C).
 * 6) Drop in the bread slices, shrimp side down.
 * 7) Fry untilthe underside is brown, then turn over and brown the other side.
 * 8) Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
 * 9) Serves 6 as a first course.

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