Menbosha Recipe (Crispy Shrimp Toast)
Treat yourself to these extra indulgent crispy shrimp toast or menbosha. With just a few simple everyday ingredients, you can create the crunchiest, most delicious snack at home!
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp potato or corn starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 slices of milk bread
- Neutral oil for frying vegetable or canola
Dipping Sauce
- 4 garlic minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar
Instructions
- Cut off the crust from the bread and cut the slices into quarters.
- Peel and de-vein shrimp. Wash well and pat dry.
- Smack each shrimp with the side of the knife to flatten the shrimp. Once flattened, mince it up.
- In a bowl, mix the shrimp, egg white, starch, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil together.
- Form a ball about the size of a handball (or the size of the bread) and place on one piece of the toast. Top with another piece to create a mini sandwich.
- In a deep pot, heat up your frying oil. Add the toasts in batches to avoid overcrowding your pan.
- Fry on 325°F/162°C for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. To air fry or bake in the oven, set the temperature to 365°F/180°C and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove on a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy with Dipping sauce!
Dipping Sauce
- In a bowl, add ketchup, garlic, chili oil, sugar, and vinegar. Mix until fully combined.
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Notes
- Adjust the recipe of the dipping sauce according to your preference. If you want it to become more appealing to your kids, you can add more sugar for extra sweetness or omit the chili oil. If you’re a spicy food lover, simply add more chili oil!
- If you’re health-conscious, baking in an oven or air-frying your crispy shrimp toast is a great alternative. This ensures your toast will remain crispy while using less oil. Spray the toast with cooking oil spray then bake or air fry at 365°F/180°C for about 10 minutes. Be sure to flip it halfway so it cooks evenly.
- These can be made in advance and stored in the freezer to be enjoyed whenever you're craving some! I recommend wrapping each toast individually with plastic wrap before transferring them to the freezer. With proper storage, frozen menbosha can last for up to 3 weeks.