Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined, uncooked shrimp
1 Esslöffel
cornstarch
1 Esslöffel
Prepared fish sauce, if desired
1 1/2 Teelöffel
sugar
1/2 Teelöffel
Grated gingerroot (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
1/4 Teelöffel
salt
1/8 Teelöffel
pepper
6
Shallots, minced (about 1/3 cup)
4
cloves garlic minced
16
(1/2-inch thick) slices French bread, 2-2/1 inches in diameter
16
Fresh cilantro leaves (Chinese parsley or fresh coriander leaves)
die Zubereitung:
Thaw and chop shrimp.
Heat broiler. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except bread and cilantro leaves; mix well. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn slices over; spread evenly with shrimp mixture. Return to broiler; broil an additional 1 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
