DIY Prawn toast - 3.5 ways

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DIY Prawn toast - 3.5 ways

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Ever wanted to make your own prawn toast (aka sesame toast or shrimp toast), just like they make in a Chinese restaurant? Well, here's some homemade prawn toast with a few variations including air fryer and baked! More side / appetiser recipes • Chunky Lamb & Mint San...
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Ingredients list:
250g raw prawns (the grey ones) peeled
1 garlic clove
1 small piece fresh ginger, say ½ inch square
1 egg white
1tsp sugar
1 tsp dark soy sauce
3 spring onions, washed
Handful fresh coriander
White bread, crusts removed (or use a brioche bun etc!)
Approx 3tbsp sesame oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
Approx 4tbsp sesame seeds
Vegetable oil if frying / Spray oil if air frying
Sweet chilli sauce / Extra Soy Sauce to serve
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@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

If you want to give one of the methods a try i've written them up here! barrylewis.net/recipe/prawn-toast-3-ways/ More side / appetiser recipes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6qFpcqrrdvQdY0.html&pp=gAQBiAQB

@YaaLFH Жыл бұрын

You forgot to try toasting the bread in a toaster first!

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

@@YaaLFH Could work for the oven version, air fryer and fried prob not necessary or would accelerate the chance of it burning!

@YaaLFH Жыл бұрын

@@mrbarrylewis Might work in air fryer too, definitely needs more testing.

@munkustrap2 Жыл бұрын

@@mrbarrylewis I don't know who came up with the name Tuck for your air fryer but it's, to use a non-American phrase, bloody brilliant!!

@Amethyst1919 Жыл бұрын

Barry... It's time... go get yourself a real food processor and stop using the mini chopper for bigger jobs...

@billybollockhead5628 Жыл бұрын

Barry, you’re a Prawn Star!

@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer Жыл бұрын

Was just about to comment the same 👌

@billybollockhead5628 Жыл бұрын

@@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer great minds

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

should have used that in the video, I also like that show, those antique folks based in vegas!

@ajt62 Жыл бұрын

Hilarious that you made this now, I was just remembering shrimp toast 2 days ago, and just discussed it with some girlfriends at lunch! 40 years ago, I worked at a Chinese restaurant and we served this. The way they made it there, was to spread the paste on the bread, sprinkle with the sesame seeds, cut each piece of bread into 4 smaller triangles, wrapped and froze them. When we got an order, it’d be dropped frozen right into the deep fryer; customers LOVED it. We’d have to make fresh batches (usually one large loaf of bread) every 2-3 days.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

sounds awesome

@Suchaay96 Жыл бұрын

Could this be the start of a ‘fakeaway’ series? 👀. Would love to see you make more dishes from popular takeaways…

@segawalilac Жыл бұрын

I've seen my mum making hundreds sesame prawn toast, since we owned a Chinese takeaway. Cheap supermarket brand sliced bread, topped with prawn paste stretched out with cornstarch + liquid (some naughty takeaways will stretch it by adding pork mince). Slam the bread paste side down in a tray of sesame. Do two cuts and make 4 triangles. Freeze. Fry as required. I suspect it'll work in air fryer after being frozen.

@CatsT.M Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of prawn/shrimp/sesame toast so this is interesting. Thank you.

@user-dt6jf2cy3p Жыл бұрын

Coming from Hong Kong I'm always so nostalgic for prawn toast. Thank you for sharing this recipe, maybe I can make it at home now!

@shadowtheimpure Жыл бұрын

I am so making some this weekend. I love prawn toast but never thought about how easy it could be to make it myself.

@andrewcoates6641 Жыл бұрын

Yay Toast Topper . I had a bit of a clean up the other day and I found two tins of TT, one cheese and ham and one bacon and mushrooms. The tins are still intact so I think I might have a slice or two for supper tonight.Cheers Barry.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Wow! Good stuff! Don't know if they still exist?!

@prehistoricpleb Жыл бұрын

@@mrbarrylewis they sure do. In my local Tesco anyway 😂

@juliescrafting Жыл бұрын

for a good food processor I would recommend Magimix as I have which is brilliant and it comes with three bowls for different size and attachements.

@julesnixdorf7376 Жыл бұрын

And all these people here in America saying they've never heard of it, it's on most menus, but called shrimp toast. Def try it!!!

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Yeah prawn, shrimp, sesame etc all good!

@munkustrap2 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen it on any of the take-out menus for Chinese restaurants here in Massachusetts that I've used...& it's been quite a few.

@julesnixdorf7376 Жыл бұрын

@Munkustrap hmmm... that's where I grew up! Maybe it's not as popular anymore and they took it off the menu?

@danielsantiagourtado3430 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Love prawns and you so much barry! Keep on the Jolly attitude and amazing videos!

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

cheers!

@Renwick19 Жыл бұрын

I love the air fryer and oven versions and it seems you get more of the flavour than you do the deep fried ones. Also ideal for people on diets who love a Chineese

@jblee56711 Жыл бұрын

The prawn toast i get from my chinese take away,,, looks exactly like that, i love it.

@sportspencer3071 Жыл бұрын

Im fasting but it looks so good

@kasimm4647 Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered how they made these! Thanks for the upload, I'm going to try this!

@prehistoricpleb Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing Barry! My 16yr old daughter was asking me how to make this just the other day. Have shared this vid with her. Thank you 😊

@cassandranegri2052 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!! A total family fav!! 🎉

@boatchild1 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen this in the USA before, fascinating 🧐!

@crystall9522 Жыл бұрын

Me either

@MollyP23 Жыл бұрын

That filling would be good in mushrooms! I may have to try that out!

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

@FellBobblchen Жыл бұрын

They sound and look super delicious! And fascinating that Chinese takeaway in Germany seems to have different side dishes than in the UK. Never ever heard or seen Prawn Toast and we eat a lot of different Chinese takeaway :D

@JillyBean70 Жыл бұрын

I make this all the time......my go to breads are French Baguette n Brioche....n yes I do mine in the air frier as it's taste less greasy ......hope you try these breads ♥

@developersean Жыл бұрын

Looks great, definitely gonna try making it someday.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Awesome, great to hear!

@rubyslippers9611 Жыл бұрын

My shrimp toast whipped several whites and outcome fluffy and delicious 😋

@markchapman6800 Жыл бұрын

'A much more fragrant smell' Barry pulls the camera closer so that we can smell it too 😁

@roberthindle5146 Жыл бұрын

Love Ken. AKA Kenneth Wood...inventor of mixers, blenders and HiFis.

@christinecreasey2342 Жыл бұрын

I looove prawn toast

@sarahhammond7133 Жыл бұрын

Oh Barry your making me so hungry, I'm now craving prawn toast

@cityofillustrations Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video, im leaning so much more about ramen and its complexity

@CookingUnderP Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting For Ages for u to post a video on Prawn Toast!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

thanks Mark

@mathboy1066 Жыл бұрын

Yay one of my favourite foods. Prawn Toast!

@leoniemarks4594 Жыл бұрын

Just a comment about grilling in the airfryer, I do grilled cheese on toast as well as toasted melted cheese sandwiches. I actually part-toast the bread first before putting it in the airfryer, otherwise it comes out a bit soggy in the middle. My favourite prawn toast ever comes from our favourite Chinese in Queensway, Bognor, where they put a lovely thick wedge of prawn filling. It comes out juicy and lush - oh, and they don't 'adulterate' it with onion, ginger or anything else. All you can taste is prawn - and the sesame seed 'crust'. Just divine.

@tonje_gram Жыл бұрын

Never heard of this before but you've inspired me to make this. We only eat homemade bread. Usually with seeds and whole grain. Lately we've experimented with different herbs... that could be a lovely combo. Greetings from Norway

@jooshungerecker-debruin5812 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried rolled oats in the bread, it is delicious. I have to eat gluten and histamine free and the oats safe the strange concogcions I call bread 😅

@MusingsFromTheDen Жыл бұрын

We just had prawn toast with tea tonight. 😊 The brioche one looks like an excellent Ida and I may have to try it. I was just wondering about doing them in an air fryer when you tried it! We currently get the pre-made toasts and reheat them on the air fryer so I'm not surprised they work when made from scratch too. 😊 I'm now going to finish off my leftover prawn toast. 😂

@aeroplane_jellie Жыл бұрын

Barry! My partner and I absolutely LOVE you! I hope you are well, yes YOU! Wherever you are in the world of England 🙌🏻

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, a bit tired today in all honesty, lots going on! a dog walk and some fresh air will do the trick!

@pepsimax8078 Жыл бұрын

I am used to making these sort of toast, just with minced meat 😄👌🏻 Good way to use up dry bread before it goes moldy 😄 But I will pan fry it, and not deep fry it 😅

@Hudson316 Жыл бұрын

Word of warning especially to Australians: There is a species of prawn called the Red Royal prawn that is often sold as raw prawn meat which has red veins when raw instead of grey ones. We used to have a big problem when we first started getting them in at work where customers bought the packs thinking they were cooked, to the point we had to put a warning on the freezer to make sure people didn't try to eat raw prawns.

@janetroberts2262 Жыл бұрын

Loved toast toppers, love prawn toast too, will definitely be trying this ❤

@danielsantiagourtado3430 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always stonking and amazing barry! Love you!

@JackieWarner13 Жыл бұрын

Love me a prawn toast.

@cassandranegri2052 Жыл бұрын

Fresh mint toothpaste flavoured prawn 🍤 Yummo 😋 😂😂

@sazjay3174 Жыл бұрын

I love prawn toast and totally agree it can be soggy when its delivered so now if i want it i can make it myself as a nice treat. Thanks for showing it can be cooked in the oven too looks awesome 😋

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

The oven version worked so good!

@Werevampiwolf Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of a Chinese takeout giving out prawn toast (or even selling it). I wonder if it's a UK thing

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Huge in the UK! Maybe it's called shrimp toast?!

@Werevampiwolf Жыл бұрын

@Barry Lewis Sometimes they give out fried wontons, but that's as close as it gets. I've actually never seen anything that uses white bread at a Chinese place.

@munkustrap2 Жыл бұрын

The only thing given out in the US, at least east coast US, is those dreadful stale fortune cookies. I've never heard of, nor seen, shrimp/prawn toast.

@timothygraham4304 Жыл бұрын

@@munkustrap2 Chinese takeaways in UK and Ireland have their own style. You can get authentic Chinese food, but they have their own thing going on. In Ireland, you can get what's called a spice bag, which is insanely popular!

@johnd6487 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never known an English Chinese/Cantonese takeaway or restaurant that didn’t sell sesame prawn toast - or indeed supermarket ready meal section for cooking at home (can’t say about Wales or Scotland.. yet). The ‘giveaway’ is usually a bag of prawn crackers, which are something else entirely.

@Luluknights Жыл бұрын

The Marty McFly of food great Scott ! 😮

@babygoback6576 Жыл бұрын

You can deep fry crust dip in galic oil . Love the video

@debraknott729 Жыл бұрын

I was going to point out that you can get red Argentinian prawns that are raw but someone else already did lol Usually to keep costs down Chinese restaurants mix the prawns with chicken to keep the costs down, that could be why you can taste the prawns better x

@hordog2112 Жыл бұрын

I can't...stop...looking...at it...

@Brusselpicker Жыл бұрын

Sesame minced prawn on toast. Number 18, nice from my local Chinese Takeaway, mind you they are the best rated within 10 miles.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

wow, good work on the number. I need to do that ring up a takeaway and order by number only from memory or just fire out random numbers and see what happens

@suzz1776 Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of these before. It must be a British thing. But now I'm curious so Im gonna have to see if these r here in California also. Either way, it looks yummy and I wish I had a fryer so I could try these.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

shrimp toast?!

@suzz1776 Жыл бұрын

@@mrbarrylewis ya, we have avocado toast but never heard of shrimp toast before.

@munkustrap2 Жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad, I never heard of it either (& I've eaten a lot of Chinese take-out in my 60 years of life). It definitely isn't a US thing, at least not a Massachusetts thing.

@hannahk1306 Жыл бұрын

According to Google, prawn toast is a Cantonese dish from Hong Kong (which is where most British Chinese food originates). Chinese food can be quite varied, so it's possible that in the US your Chinese food has influences from a different part of China. I've also heard that a lot of American Chinese food was actually invented in the US (some of which has made its way over the pond).

@julesnixdorf7376 Жыл бұрын

If you're trying to find it, y'all made me curious how many places still have this, so I went on doordash and searched shrimp toast. Not all the results had it, but a few near me do. It should be in the appetizer section of you go this route. Good luck!

@Cosbycakes97 Жыл бұрын

Can you keep the mixture in the fridge once you’ve made it? Absolutely amazing video btw! 🎉

@susanneelstone8000 Жыл бұрын

Yes I remember toast toppers

@Oonagh72 Жыл бұрын

Ooh make it on the bottom of the bun and only fry the prawn side then you can make an insane prawn sandwich.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

nice idea!

@lenalyles2712 Жыл бұрын

Only place I ever had was in Hong Kong and loved it.

@dalesimpkins2628 Жыл бұрын

I remember toast toppers. I burnt my lip really badly because it was like molten lava in the middle. I should've waited for it to cool, but could not resist the tempting smell. It stuck to my lip like napalm. I can laugh about it now, but it was flipping painful at the time. Findus Crispy Pancakes were also dangerous for the same reason. Will be trying this in the air fryer, but taking more precautions than my younger self!

@TracieTragic85 Жыл бұрын

Eeeeek I’ve never clicked so fast 😂 thank you for doing my request I can’t wait to try these !! 🎉

@cheyennepowell2494 Жыл бұрын

American here lol. Never heard of this. We get an egg roll with all of our Chinese food

@Mcdobberton Жыл бұрын

I make healthy chicken toast. Use warburtons brown thins then use heck chicken Italian sausage and they spread easily on thins and air fry they taste amazing and only 100 cals

@roberthindle5146 Жыл бұрын

"A lovely, puffy, raft of prawns" Alright, Nigella, don't overdo the descriptives!

@rickyholman3116 Жыл бұрын

fortune house , at Bromley road Try there’s it’s chunky prawn toast so nice always But I’m definitely going to try this at home

@culturedivined Жыл бұрын

looks really tasty never tried prawn toast because i don't like ginger 😂

@MissAwesomeSaurus1 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I wonder if this would work well in a panini press 🤔

@leongoodwin Жыл бұрын

Rogue sesame seed on the noggin (assume it's that!). Cheers Barry

@Zelmel Жыл бұрын

"The oven looks more fried than the air fryer" that's because an air fryer is 100% just a small countertop electric convection oven. It has more concentrated convection because of the size, but it is 100% a standard radiant fan oven made to sit on the counter with really good branding/marketing.

@caz3895 Жыл бұрын

Love Prawn Toast and haven't had any since my Coeliac diagnosis. Gf bread can be a bit grim, might work though 🤔 Definitely think the air fryer is the way to go, not a fan of fried bread.

@susanknight53 Жыл бұрын

If you can find Canyon Bake house be bread it's almost close to wheat bread! It's out of Colorado in US. I developed a gluten allergy at 70. I have tried too many gf products that are too expensive and flavorless.

@hannahk1306 Жыл бұрын

My brother likes the Genius bread. Growing up, he used to get what could only be described as cardboard bread on prescription! You can also make your own with gluten free flour and xanthum gum to replace the gluten. I imagine making prawn toast out of even the less palatable brands would definitely liven it up a bit.

@julesnixdorf7376 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen it like this! Whenever I've gotten it here in America, it's the filling sandwiched between 2 pieces of bread, and no sesame. My mom makes it the same way. Those look amazing tho! New way to try it!!!

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

will have to try that!

@cityofillustrations Жыл бұрын

I hate prawns, but i love prawn toast 😅

@bigdaddi1763 Жыл бұрын

When I lived back in Britain 22 years ago I never heard of this and I've never heard of it at any Chinese I've eaten at here in America

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

maybe in america it's shrimp toast without the sesame seeds

@imjustsaying7300 Жыл бұрын

Not a big seafood fan but the sesame toast looked delicious!

@stephanieherbert2377 Жыл бұрын

As an Australian, I have never heard of prawn toast until now. Looks delish though and sad it isn’t offered as a starter here in restaurants

@esmeecampbell7396 Жыл бұрын

My local Chinese takeaway puts four whole prawns on each corner of the bread when they cook it. I don't think anyone has ever told them they are supposed to mash it up, it does mean when cut on a diagonal though depending on what orientation the prawns were placed in you either get like one whole prawn and two little tail bits up to sometimes three almost whole prawns when you get the two fatter ends 🤣

@Zelmel Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you noticed, called out, and owned the whole sesame seed head thing, Barry. Otherwise I definitely would have made fun of you here in the comments (with love) :P

@orientalmoons Жыл бұрын

Never had prawn toast but I've had Gobi toast (vegetarian Indian/Chinese kinda fusion food version - uses cauliflower instead of prawns, otherwise the same bread and sesame seeds).

@luvyou-baby Жыл бұрын

2:51 was thinking “he needs a bigger food processor

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Time to get one, normally does the job for what I need generally though!

@fionawood2473 Жыл бұрын

Toast toppers you can still get them in some supermarkets

@Octokaizer Жыл бұрын

I've been eating Chinese takeout since i was born and i have never even heard of this.

@OlEgSaS32 Жыл бұрын

Where I live in the USA shrimp toast is often not even shrimp, in fact the mixture tastes exactly like pork dumpling filling and its often extremely oversalted

@AsymptoteInverse 10 ай бұрын

I'm slightly annoyed that Chinese take-out places in my part of the US don't do prawn toast. It sounds delicious. Oh well, at least now I know how to make it!

@KaWouter_ Жыл бұрын

It looks yummy. Just fyi, sesame oil is not suited for (deep)frying. Better to add a droplet after frying. It's just gonna burn in the fryer.

@chrisnorthwood407 Жыл бұрын

I think you need to try another takeaway - our local's prawn toast in on point!

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

I will do, where is it?!

@chrisnorthwood407 Жыл бұрын

@@mrbarrylewis East Sussex - bit of a trek to your neck of the woods I feel 🙃

@jackfrost3910 Жыл бұрын

Are the sesame seeds standard on shrimp/prawn toast in some places? I have never seen them done that way before, at least in that amount. Genuinely curious.

@labsareperfect Жыл бұрын

You should make you a bunch for the freezer!

@kathleenroberts6357 Жыл бұрын

The treat is is that they use cornstarch and/ or cornflour

@billybollockhead5628 Жыл бұрын

I love prawn toast, but I hate the seeds on top they always come with. So making my own sans seed sounds great.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@andrewzach1921 Жыл бұрын

Commenting for the algorithm

@YaotzinMI Жыл бұрын

Inb4 fakeaway marathon, I'm here for it

@kandihenderson7226 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen this in the USA only on videos in the UK

@stitchesbysue Жыл бұрын

The bottom of the air fryer one might be darker if you preheat the airfryer,

@Teshyone Жыл бұрын

The oil always strips Your flavors. I love doing air fryed egg rolls too. You would be surprised how much flavor you lose to the oil.

@mrbarrylewis Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's like the soaking absorbs all that flavour

@kamleek8383 Жыл бұрын

At what part does the sugar go in??

@whitesonar Жыл бұрын

could have done that prawn mix in batches Baz

@auntlynnie Жыл бұрын

Now I’m trying to remember if the shrimp toast I’ve had in the past was 2 thin slices of bread, like a deep-fried sandwich, rather than sesame seeds over top.

@jamiemaguire6988 Жыл бұрын

Make something like this just before you're about to clean your fryer and dump the old oil , a lot of the taste of deep fried takeaway food comes from the oil that's been used many times. I sometimes feel like oil can be too clean when frying stuff and just lack a lot of flavour

@carveylover Жыл бұрын

Could you add some curry powder to it? It would give it a real punch of flavor.

@Emeraldwitch30 Жыл бұрын

Hum. Shrimp toast has fallen out of favor in our area it seems. I haven't had it in over 20 years. 😮 Now i want to make it. The last time i had it, it was sandwiched between 2 slices of bread and cut into 4 triangles no sesame seeds. I have all the stuff to actually make this. I might be playing for dinner lol

@eurogael Жыл бұрын

I live just north of Boston and I dont think in 30 years here I have ever seen prawn/shrimp toast on a menu. Anyone know where I might find it or do I have go buy an air fryer lol.