Finely chop dried scampi, garlic and coriander in a hand blender. Add fresh minced meat and scampi, blend until smooth.
Season with fish sauce, add the egg. Mix thoroughly in a hand mixer.
Spread mixture evenly on toast slices. Cut crust into small pieces, split each slice into four triangles.
Heat oil. At the same time, slide four or possibly five pieces of toast, filling side down, into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turn to the other side and fry briefly from the other side.
Remove with a sieve or slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper.
Serve on lettuce leaves and offer a dessert bowl of sweet and sour sauce for it. Serve hot on the table.
The toast can be cut in half to make 12 larger portions.
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