Shrimp toast facts for kids
Shrimp toast, also called prawn toast, is a yummy Chinese dim sum dish. It's made from small triangles of bread. These pieces of bread are brushed with egg and then topped with tiny pieces of shrimp and water chestnuts. In some places, like the United Kingdom and Australia, people often sprinkle sesame seeds on top before it's cooked. It can be baked or deep-fried until it's golden and crispy.
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What is Dim Sum?
Dim sum is a style of Chinese food. It is usually served in small portions. Think of it like a Chinese brunch! People often eat dim sum in restaurants. They enjoy it with tea, especially in the morning or afternoon. Shrimp toast is one of the many popular dishes you can find in a dim sum meal.
How Shrimp Toast is Made
Making shrimp toast starts with fresh ingredients. First, shrimp are chopped into small pieces. Sometimes, they are even mashed into a paste. Then, water chestnuts are added. These give the mixture a nice crunch. The shrimp mix is spread onto slices of bread. White bread is often used.
Cooking Methods
After the shrimp mixture is on the bread, the toast is ready to be cooked.
- Deep-frying: This is the most common way. The toast is put into hot oil. It cooks quickly until it's golden brown and crispy. This method makes the outside crunchy and the inside soft.
- Baking: Some people prefer to bake shrimp toast. Baking uses less oil. It still makes the toast warm and tasty. It might not be as crispy as deep-fried toast.
Where Shrimp Toast Comes From
Shrimp toast is a dish with roots in Chinese cooking. It is especially popular in Guangdong province in southern China. This area is famous for its dim sum dishes. Over time, shrimp toast became popular in other parts of the world. It is now a favorite in many Chinese restaurants outside of China.
Images for kids
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Shrimp toasts in Hong Kong
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Sesame prawn toast
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Hatoshi of Shippoku cuisine in Nagasaki, Japan
See also
In Spanish: Tostada de gamba para niños
