Ingredients

  • 6 None large, raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 3.5 oz smoked salmon fillet, flaked
  • 4 None shallots, chopped
  • 4 thick slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • None None FOR THE SWEET POTATO SESAME BALLS
  • 2 None medium sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed
  • 1/3 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • None None oil, for shallow-frying

Method

  • To make the shrimp toasts, combine shrimp, salmon and shallots in a food processor. Process to a paste. Season. Spread mixture on bread. Remove crust and halve bread diagonally. Dip tops into sesame seeds.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry shrimp toasts for 1 min per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • To make the sweet potato sesame balls, combine mashed sweet potatoes, rice flour and sugar in a bowl. Roll teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls. Roll in sesame seeds to completely coat.
  • Heat oil in a wok to 350°F. Working in batches, deep-fry balls for 3-4 mins, until golden brown, turning constantly. Drain on paper towels.