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Menbosha (Fried Shrimp Toast) Recipe

This popular South Korean snack is here to stay! Luckily, chef Lee Yeon Bok has made it accessible for all of us at home. This simplified style will make sure you munch on this crispy, juicy shrimp toast in no time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Korean
Servings 8 - 10 pieces
Calories 123 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

Menbosha

  • 4 - 5 slices white bread
  • 300 grams shrimp, deveined and skin removed use up to 350 grams if you'd like
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 egg white only
  • 2 tsp chicken stock use more if you want it saltier
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch
  • cooking oil for frying

Menbosha Sauce

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp white rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon chili oil optional

Instructions
 

Make Menbosha

  • Slice each of the bread slices into four equal pieces and set aside.
  • Slice the shrimp into small pieces. Then mince the chopped shrimp until mashed.
  • Place the shrimp in a bowl and add chicken stock, egg white, pork oil, and potato starch. Mix everything until well combined.
  • Shape some of the minced shrimp to a ball and place on an individual slice. Top with another bread slice. Repeat until you finish all the shrimp.
  • First Fry: Put oil in a pot for deep-frying and heat to 130°C (265°F). Fry the pieces until they are a light golden color then place on a rack or sieve to drain the oil.
  • Second Fry: Heat the oil to 190°C (375°F) and re-fry the menbosha pieces for about 6 - 7 minutes until they are dark golden brown. Place on a rack or sieve to drain the oil.

Make Sauce

  • In a bowl, add minced garlic, ketchup, sugar, chicken stock, vinegar, and (optional) chili oil. Mix together until well combined. Serve with warm menbosha.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
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