Thai Shrimp Toast Meets Bitter Melon Recipes

THAI SHRIMP TOAST MEETS BITTER MELON

Steps:

• Cut the melon lengthwise and remove the seeds and fiber.
• Place in a brine of 1 tablespoon salt and a cup of water. Adding more water to cover.Let the bitter release into the water for 1-2 hours.
• Rinse and towel dry. place on a paper towel while preparing the paste.
• Cut again lengthwise to form long beds to place the shrimp paste.
• Place the remaining ingredients except the oil in a blender or food processor and pulse to form an even paste.
• Heat oil over medium high heat.
• Top each melon slice with shrimp paste.
• Place melon side down in hot oil and fry for 3 minutes,.
• Turn 1/3 way and fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Turn another 1/3 way and fry 1-2 minutes.
• Turn back to melon side and fry 1 more minute.
• remove and drain on paper towel.
• Serve as finger food or as a side to a meal.

THAI SHRIMP TOAST

Steps:

• Chop up shrimp and mix with pork.
• In another bowl mix cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper, then add into shrimp and pork mixture.
• Add in egg and soy sauce.
• Divide the mixture into 10 parts.
• Spread mixture onto the bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Heat oil in a wok or pan until hot.
• Place bread in hot oil face down; cook until golden.
• Remove and place it on paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Serve with Thai sweet chili sauce.