Shrimp Toast

From my collection of handwritten recipes.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 32 shrimp toasts

Ingredients

• 1  lb shrimp, shelled and minced
• 1  teaspoon  minced ginger
• 1  teaspoon dry sherry
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  egg white
• 5  minced water chestnuts
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon msg
• 8  slices  day old  sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 2  tablespoons  minced ham
• 2  tablespoons parsley, minced

Directions

1. Mix shrimp, ginger, sherry, salt, egg, water chestnuts, cornstarch and msg. Cut each piece of bread into four squares. Place a mound of shrimp mixture on each bread square. Garnish each square with minced ham and parsley. Press onto bread in a little mound. Heat oil and deep fry squares until both sides are golden brown. Serve hot. (No, the mixture does not drop off the toast!).