Shrimp Toast

• 1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned and minced
• 1/4 cup minced round onion
• 1/2 cup minced water chestnuts
• 1 tsp. minced green onion or chives
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. MSG
• 1 tsp. sherry
• 1/4 tsp. sesame oil
• 12 slices bread, crust removed
• 1 qt. oil for frying

Combine all ingredients except bread. Mix well. Spread shrimp mixture on bread. Cut each slice into 6 pieces. Fry in oil heated to 350º, shrimp side down, until edges begin to brown. Turn and fry until golden. Drain and serve hot. Yield: 72 pieces.