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Prawn Toast
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About Crispy Prawn Toasts with Zesty Chilli Panko


Golden-crisp bread squares topped with a flavourful prawn paste and coated in crunchy panko - these Prawn Toasts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With a kick of heat from chilli and black pepper, balanced by herbaceous notes of coriander and oregano garnish, each bite delivers a satisfying contrast of textures. Serve them hot with a creamy mayonnaise dip for a snack that vanishes in minutes.

 

Ingredients

  • Prawns (peeled and deveined)

    500 g
  • Panko (or breadcrumbs)

    100 g
  • Cornflour

    1 tsp
  • Red chilli flakes

    1 tsp
  • Eggs

    3
  • Oregano (dried)

    1 tsp
  • White bread slices

    5-6 or 1 pound
  • Sunrise Kali Mirch Powder

    1/2 tsp
  • Sunrise Lal Mirch Powder

    1 tsp
  • Sunrise Black Cumin Seeds

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)

    2 tbsp
  • Oil (for deep frying)

    as needed
  • Mayonnaise (for serving)

    100 g

Sunrise tip: For extra-crispy toasts, make sure the oil is hot before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan. This ensures the panko coating turns golden-brown without absorbing excess oil.


Steps

Step 1: Prepare the toasts

Time: 5 minutes

Remove all 4 sides of the bread slices. Then cut each slice into 4 small squares. Do it for all the slices, and set them aside once done.


Step 2: Prepare the prawn marinade

Time: 5 minutes

In a bowl, take the prawns and add 1 egg, chilli flakes, oregano, cornflour, and salt. Mix all the ingredients well. Then add Sunrise Kali Mirch Powder and Sunrise Lal Mirch Powder, and mix well again.


Step 3: Prepare the egg mixture

Time: 5 minutes

In a bowl, take 2 eggs and add a pinch of salt. Then whip the eggs to mix the salt into the eggs and create a homogeneous mixture.


Step 4: Prepare the toasts

Time: 15 minutes

Take one small square of the sliced bread and dip one side into the egg mixture. On the coated side, place a single marinated prawn and liberally sprinkle some panko or breadcrumbs over the prawn. Press the prawn into the bread lightly so it sticks better. Top with a sprinkle of the Sunrise Black Cumin Seeds.

Prepare all the bread squares in this way and then let all the squares rest for 5-10 minutes.


Step 5: Fry the toasts

Time: 20 minutes

Heat 1-inch oil in a frying pan. Once hot, turn down the heat to medium and carefully place the bread squares, prawn side down, in the oil. Fry on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown. Flip and fry the other side for 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels once the other side turns the same shade of golden-brown.


Step 6: Garnish and serve

Time: 5 minutes

Arrange the fried prawn toasts on a serving platter. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and a pinch of chilli flakes and oregano on top. Serve immediately with mayonnaise for dipping.


Goes Best With

  • Accompaniment: Sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, or sriracha mayo

  • Drinks: Ideal to be had with evening tea or as a party snack with cold aerated beverages.