Crispy Minced Pork and Shrimp Toast

Prepare the mixture: Finely chop garlic and cilantro roots. Roughly chop the peeled and deveined shrimp.

Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix minced pork, chopped shrimp, finely chopped garlic, cilantro roots, egg, white pepper, light soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined and slightly pasty.

Prepare the bread: Trim the crusts off the white sandwich bread. Cut each slice into halves or quarters, usually triangles, depending on your preference.

Spread the mixture: Evenly spread a generous layer of the pork and shrimp mixture onto one side of each bread piece.

Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 170°C (340°F). Ensure there's enough oil to submerge the toast halfway.

Fry the toast: Carefully place the toast pieces, mixture-side down, into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the topping is golden brown and cooked through. Flip and fry the bread side for another 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy.

Drain and serve: Remove the toast from the oil and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce for dipping.