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Crispy Fried Wontons

Golden wontons packed with seasoned pork and earthy mushrooms, deep fried to crunchy perfection. They make a savory appetizer paired with sweet chili sauce.

40 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

VietnameseAppetizerStovetopStandardDairy-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1 lb ground pork, 1/4 cup minced dried wood ear mushrooms, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 2 tsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl and mix well.

  2. 2

    Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each of the 24 wonton wrappers, wet the edges with water, and fold into triangles to seal.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Fry wontons in small batches for 3 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Transfer finished wontons to paper towels to drain before serving.

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Questions

What is Crispy Fried Wontons?

Golden wontons packed with seasoned pork and earthy mushrooms, deep fried to crunchy perfection. They make a savory appetizer paired with sweet chili sauce. This reference files it under Vietnamese appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What should Crispy Fried Wontons look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. A reading of 350 F on a thermometer settles it.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Crispy Fried Wontons?

The entry for Crispy Fried Wontons calls for 2 tsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Crispy Fried Wontons?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Crispy Fried Wontons uses 1 lb ground pork.

Can I make Crispy Fried Wontons gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 24 wonton wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

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