Shrimp Toasts with Water Chestnuts

The popularity of shrimp toasts peaked in the ’60s and has since largely faded into oblivion. But I love these crisp triangles of white toast topped with the sweet, savory spread, rich with shrimp and crunchy with water chestnuts. When beautifully browned, it’s irresistible. And the addition of butter to my version certainly doesn’t hurt. To me, this is Chinese-American food at its best.