Easy Shrimp Toast

Crispy, golden shrimp toasts are a perfect fusion of East and West. This dish blends Chinese shrimp paste with lightly toasted white bread, making it a popular appetizer around the world.

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Ingredients Description

The star ingredient, shrimp, is blended into a smooth paste with scallions, ginger, and seasonings to create a savory spread. Dijon mustard and horseradish make a tangy dipping sauce. Bread slices act as the perfect crispy base, fried until golden brown for ultimate crunch.

Cooking Instructions

1. Make the sauce: Whisk together Dijon mustard and horseradish. Set aside.
2. Prepare the shrimp paste: Remove shrimp tails and pulse in a food processor into a sticky paste. Add most of the scallions, egg white, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and optional ingredients. Blend until combined.
3. Assemble toasts: Spread the shrimp mixture evenly on each bread slice. Cut each slice diagonally into 2 triangles (12 pieces total).
4. Heat oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
5. Fry: Carefully place shrimp side-down into oil. Fry 1–2 minutes, flip and cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.
6. Drain and serve: Remove toasts onto paper towels to drain. Garnish with reserved scallions and serve with the prepared sauce.

Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 520mg

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the shrimp paste is sticky enough to hold on the bread.
• Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
• You can make the shrimp paste ahead of time and refrigerate for up to a day.
• For extra flavor, lightly season the bread with garlic powder before spreading the shrimp.

Black Pepper Chicken

This spicy, saucy, and tasty Chinese-style chicken is perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. The chicken is soft, juicy, and full of flavor!

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Ingredients Description

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breast is used for easy cooking and soft texture.
Cornstarch: Used for marination and to make the chicken crispy.
Sauces: Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine add rich, umami flavor.
Vegetables: Bell pepper and celery add crunch and color to the dish.
Garlic & Scallions: Add strong aroma and taste to the stir fry.
Oil: Any neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil is perfect for frying.

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken: Mix soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, salt, and 6 Tbsp of cornstarch. Add chicken and coat well. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes.
2. Make Sauce: In another bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and keep aside.
3. Fry Chicken: Coat marinated chicken with remaining 6 Tbsp cornstarch. Heat oil in a pan or wok. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove to a paper towel.
4. Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same wok, add oil and cook bell peppers and celery with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes on high flame.
5. Add Garlic & Scallions: Add sliced garlic and white part of scallions. Cook 2 more minutes, stirring often.
6. Add Sauce & Chicken: Pour in sauce and let it boil until it reduces by half (about 3 minutes). Add chicken back to the wok in batches and coat with sauce.
7. Serve: Garnish with scallion greens and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 780mg

Cooking Tips

• Use freshly ground black pepper for stronger flavor.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying chicken—cook in batches.
• If you don’t have a wok, a large nonstick pan works well.
• Prep all ingredients before starting to cook for fast stir-frying.

Cheesy Hash Brown Quiche

Servings: 6 pieces

Golden brown hash browns make a delicious crust for this cheesy and savory quiche.
It’s filled with chicken sausage, onions, cheese, and eggs — perfect for weekend brunch or a hearty breakfast.

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About the Ingredients

This quiche uses crispy hash browns for the crust instead of traditional pastry.
You can use any flavored sausage, but Italian chicken sausage works great.
The cheddar cheese adds a rich, cheesy flavor, and eggs help bind everything together.

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a bowl, mix thawed hash browns with melted butter and ½ tsp salt.
3. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
4. Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, cook sausage and onions in a skillet until sausage is browned and onions are soft.
6. Let the sausage mixture cool in a bowl.
7. Add beaten eggs, cheese, milk, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix everything well.
8. Pour the mixture into the baked hash brown crust.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for another 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Info (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 310 kcal
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Fiber: 2 g

Cooking Tips

• Make sure hash browns are fully thawed to get a crispy crust.
• Use pre-cooked or leftover sausage to save time.
• Let the quiche rest after baking for cleaner slices.
• Add bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.