Xia Kao Mian Bao Pian, also known as Chinese Prawn Toast, are a beloved appetizer in traditional Chinese cuisine. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they combine minced shrimp, mushrooms and aromatic herbs spread over white bread and fried to golden perfection. A delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that brings authentic Asian flavors straight to your table.
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Xia Kao Mian Bao Pian (Chinese Prawn Toast)
Xia Kao Mian Bao Pian, also known as Chinese Prawn Toast, are crispy golden bites made with minced shrimp, mushrooms, aromatic herbs and fried bread. A classic Chinese appetizer perfect for parties and buffet tables.
Ingredients
- Shrimp or crab meat 400 g
- Dried Chinese mushrooms 100 g
- Chives 1 bunch
- Egg 1
- Lotus seed paste 2 tbsp
- Sherry 2 cl
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Sugar 1/2 tsp
- MSG 1/2 tsp
- Potato starch 4 tbsp
- White bread slices 4
- Eggs 2 (for coating)
- Breadcrumbs as needed
- Oil for frying
Tools
- Meat grinder
- Bowl
- Knife
- Frying pan
- Kitchen thermometer
Instructions
- Finely mince shrimp and soaked mushrooms.
- Mix with chopped chives, egg, lotus seed paste and Sherry.
- Season with salt, sugar and MSG.
- Add starch until smooth.
- Cut the bread into quarters and spread the mixture.
- Dip in beaten eggs and breadcrumbs.
- Fry starting at 120°C and increasing to 180°C for a crispy finish.
- Serve hot.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
420 kcal
420 kcal
Fat
18 g
18 g
Carbohydrates
40 g
40 g
Protein
28 g
28 g
Sugar
3 g
3 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
600 mg
600 mg
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