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Prawn toast

Name: Prawn toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Hong Kong
Ingredients: 250 g raw peeled prawns; 6 bread slices; 1 egg white; 1 tsp cornflour; 1 tsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 3 tbsp oil

A home-cooking adaptation of prawn toast, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep20 min

Cook15 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Finely mince prawns or pulse to a paste with egg white, cornflour and soy sauce.
Spread a thin even layer on bread, press sesame seeds onto the topping and cut into triangles.
Heat oil over medium heat and fry topping-side down for 3–4 minutes, then turn and crisp the bread.
Check prawn topping reaches 63°C and egg mixture is fully cooked; drain on paper and serve hot.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates. Use a thin topping so it cooks through before the bread burns.

Allergen notes

Crustaceans, wheat, egg, soy, sesame. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 310 kcal
Protein: 18.7 g
Carbs: 24.3 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fibre: 2.0 g
Total sugar: 2.3 g
Sodium: 388 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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