Shrimp Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices white bread
1 lb. shelled deveined shrimp
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1 egg, beaten
1 (5 1/4 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
salad oil for frying
chopped parsley

Preparation

Trim crusts from bread; let slices dry out slightly.
Chop shrimp very finely.
Toss with onion, salt, sugar, cornstarch and glutamate.
Mix well.
Stir in beaten egg and water chestnuts.
Mix well.
Spread mixture on bread.
Cut each slice in quarters.
In large heavy skillet or saucepan, heat oil (about 1-inch deep) to 375\u00b0 on deep frying thermometer.
Drop bread pieces several at a time, shrimp side down, in hot oil.
Fry until edges of bread begin to brown.
Turn on other side and fry until golden brown.
Drain well on paper towels.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve warm. Makes 48.