Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Place the raw prawns on a cutting board and mince them into a fine paste using a cleaver or a large knife.

2. 2

   Transfer the prawn paste to a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Season the paste with salt, black pepper, sugar, and light soy sauce.

4. 4

   Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.

5. 5

   Separate an egg. Add the egg white and cornflour to the prawn mixture. Reserve the egg yolk for later.

6. 6

   Mix all the ingredients in the bowl thoroughly until well combined into a thick paste.

7. 7

   Trim the crusts from the slices of white bread. Cut each slice into a square.

8. 8

   Spread a generous layer of the prawn paste mixture onto one slice of bread.

9. 9

   Place another slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.

10. 10

    Press the sandwich gently and neaten the edges with a knife, ensuring the filling is sealed inside.

11. 11

    In a shallow bowl or plate, whisk the reserved egg yolk.

12. 12

    On a separate plate, mix the white and black sesame seeds.

13. 13

    Dip each side of the prawn sandwich into the whisked egg yolk, coating it completely.

14. 14

    Press each side of the egg-coated sandwich into the sesame seed mixture to coat.

15. 15

    Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

16. 16

    Carefully place the prepared sandwiches into the hot oil.

17. 17

    Shallow fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

18. 18

    Once cooked, remove the prawn toast from the pan and place it on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.

19. 19

    Cut the prawn toast in half diagonally to serve. Enjoy warm.