STEP 1

Cut off the crusts. Using a rolling pin, gently roll to flatten the bread slices and thin it down. Set aside.

STEP 2

Tear the nori sheets into smaller pieces then using a food processor, blitz the nori sheets till its finely shredded.

STEP 3

Place the blitzed nori with the sesame seeds on a flat tray. Mix.

STEP 4

Chop the prawns finely by hand and dice till the prawns resembles a paste.

STEP 5

Place the prawn paste into a mixing bowl then add salt and sugar. Mix well.

STEP 6

Divide the mixture into three portions and using a knife, spread the mixture evenly onto the bread slices. Working with one slice at a time, place the bread with prawns face down onto the nori and sesame mixture and press down gently. You should have a nori and sesame crust on top of the prawn paste. Repeat with the other two.

STEP 7

Heat oil in a small frying pan till 170C on medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of crust and it should float up to the top. 

STEP 8

When the oil is ready, gently lower down the bread with prawns side facing down. Fry for 1 ½ - 2 mins then flip to fry the opposite side for another minute till brown and golden. Lift it up with a tong and rest on a wired rack.

STEP 9

Repeat with the other 2.

STEP 10

To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. 

STEP 11

Cut the prawn toast into half and serve with the sweet and sour sauce