Menbosha (Korean-Chinese Shrimp Toast)

Looking for a delicious and crunchy appetizer that packs a flavor punch? Look no further than menbosha, a deep-fried shrimp toast! With a crispy exterior and a savory shrimp filling, this Korean-Chinese dish is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for sharing.

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Step 1

Cut off the crust of the slices of bread and cut each slice into 4 even squares.

Step 2

Finely mince the shrimp and add it to a large bowl along with potato starch, egg white, chicken powder, lard, sesame oil, scallions, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Fry off a small amount of the shrimp mixture in a pan to taste for seasoning.

Step 4

Place a large dollop of the shrimp mixture onto half of the bread slices, sandwiching with the other half of the bread slices.

Step 5

Heat the oil to 175 C (350 F) and fry each sandwich until they turn golden brown on both sides.

Step 6

In a bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, and yuzu kosho.