Crispy Fried Wontons with Chicken Filling

Serves 4


Ingredients:

500g ground chicken
2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
4 scallions, sliced
¼ cup (60g) finely chopped canned water chestnuts
1 tsp Asian sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dry sherry
24 wonton wrappers
vegetable oil for deep-frying

Dipping Sauce:
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine
1 tsp Asian sesame oil
1 tbsp scallions, finely sliced
½ small red chilli pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ tsp chilli sauce


Method:

• In bowl, combine chicken, ginger, scallions, water chestnuts, sesame oil, soy sauce and sherry. Mix well.
• Place wonton wrappers on work surface and cover with damp kitchen towel. Working with one wrapper at a time, lay it on work surface and place 1 tsp filling in middle. Brush edges with water. Gather wonton corners together and twist to seal. Set aside, covered with plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers.
• Heat vegetable oil in wok or frying pan until it reaches 190°C (375°F) on deep-frying thermometer or until small bread cube dropped in oil sizzles and turns golden. Working in batches if necessary, fry filled wontons until golden and crisp, 1-2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• To make dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, rice wine, sessame oil, scallions, chilli pepper and chilli sauce. Mix well. Pour into serving dish and set aside.
• Serve wontons hot with dipping sauce.