Shrimp Toast

½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

½ cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 egg white

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 slices white bread, crusts trimmed

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

3 cups oil for deep frying

In a medium skillet, heat the 3 cups of oil to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

In a food processor, combine the shrimp, ginger, garlic and water chestnuts; grind to a paste. Add salt, pepper, sherry, egg white and baking soda. Process until smooth.

Cut each slice of trimmed bread into quarters, forming 4 triangles each. Divide the shrimp mixture over each piece of bread; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Deep fry shrimp toast until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.