Dim Sum Shrimp Toast
Dim Sum Shrimp Toast is a classic Cantonese appetizer featuring a savory paste of minced shrimp, often mixed with water chestnuts and seasonings, spread onto small triangles of white bread and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's a staple in dim sum houses across Hong Kong, Guangdong, and Chinese diaspora communities worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates due to the deep-frying process and the white bread base, while providing a good amount of protein from the shrimp. A typical serving of two to three pieces contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
Per 3 pieces (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fascinating example of culinary fusion, believed to have been inspired by Indian bread snacks and adapted by Cantonese chefs into a dim sum classic. Nutritionally, the shrimp provides beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and selenium, though the deep-frying method makes it an indulgent treat rather than a health food.
