Savory Sausage Wontons
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Overview
Savory Sausage Wontons are a fantastic appetizer that can easily double as a meal. The combination of pork sausage, water chestnuts, and fresh herbs creates a filling that is both crunchy and flavorful. The preparation is straightforward, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. The key to achieving that perfect crunch lies in the frying technique; working in batches ensures that each wonton is cooked evenly and reaches a beautiful golden brown.
Assembling the wontons is a fun and engaging process. A little bowl of water is essential for sealing the edges, ensuring that the filling stays intact during frying. The aroma of the cooking sausage mingling with garlic and ginger fills the kitchen, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste before they even hit the oil.
Once fried, these wontons are best enjoyed with a dipping sauce, whether it’s sweet chili or a tangy sweet and sour sauce. They are perfect for gatherings, game days, or simply as a delicious snack at home. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, making it a go-to for any occasion.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Finely chop 5 ounces of water chestnuts.
Chop about 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic.
Grate about 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger.
Chop about 1/2 cup of green onions.
Heat 1 pound of pork sausage over medium-high heat.
Break up the sausage as it cooks.
Tip: Use a spicy sausage for a kick.
Add water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger to the sausage.
Stir and let cook for about 1 minute.
Turn off the heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Add chopped green onions and stir.
Heat about 2-3 inches of oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Scoop about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of a wonton skin.
Dip fingers in water and rub along the edges of the wonton skin.
Bring opposite corners together and pinch.
Bring the other corners up and pinch them in the center.
Repeat the process until all wontons are filled.
Fry wontons in oil heated to 350-375°F.
Tip: Work in batches when frying to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry about 4 wontons at a time.
Remove wontons when golden brown and place on a paper towel lined sheet.
Repeat the frying process until all wontons are cooked.
Serve the wontons and enjoy with sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Coconut Aminos
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Wonton Wrappers
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch to the wontons.
- •Using spicy sausage can elevate the flavor of the wontons.
- •Frying in batches helps maintain the oil temperature for crispy wontons.
- •Dipping the edges of the wonton skin in water helps seal them properly.
