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to 14-day old slices sandwich bread Shrimp Paste: 1/2 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 walnut-size shallots, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon minced lemongrass 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Cooking oil for deep-frying With a star-shaped cookie cutter about 2 1/2 inches across, cut a star from each bread slice; save trimmings for other uses. Combine shrimp paste ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and lime peel. Spread shrimp paste about a 1/4-inch thick on one side of each bread star. Sprinkle sesame seeds and press gently onto shrimp mixture. In a wok, heat oil for deep-frying to 350°F. Deep-fry stars, a few at a time and shrimp side down for 1 minute; until golden brown. Turn over and fry 30 seconds longer. Drain on paper towels. Makes 4-6 servings. |
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