Crispy Won Tons

*Pixie*'s Note:

These are like small egg rolls, with a tasty turkey filling. Serve with your favourite sauce for dipping. Yum!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 won tons

• 1/4 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons minced green onions
• 2 teaspoons minced water chestnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 12 wonton wrappers
• vegetable oil, for deep fat frying

Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients except the egg, won ton wrappers and the oil.
2. Mix in 1 tbsp of the beaten egg.
3. Preheat oil for deep fat frying.
4. Put 1/2 tbsp of the turkey mixture into the center of each won ton wrapper.
5. Brush half of the edge of each wrapper with a bit of the beaten egg and fold in half.
6. Seal the edges by pressing firmly together.
7. Deep-fry the won tons in batches (do not overcrowd) in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown.
8. Drain well on paper towels.
9. Serve with a sauce for dipping, such as plum sauce or sweet and sour sauce.

Reviews

[JillyBeane]

I've never made won tons before, and my family LOVED these! I misread the recipe, and instead of putting half a tablespoon of meat mixture into the wanton skins, i put half a teaspoon. I couldn't figure out why the recipe made so many, but it was enough meat to dough ratio to not matter- everyone was happy to have extras! I omitted the salt, as i figured the soy sauce would offer plenty of saltiness, and they turned out perfectly. Aside from that and the misread, i made them per the directions, and i'll definitely make them again!

[takaiser99]

This recipe is very easy to make. However, I would add more vegetables to the mix - bean sprouts, etc. Also, omitting the salt will further decrease sodium content, especially if using soy sauce. Rather than sealing the wrapper with egg, I used water to cut back on the cholesterol intake.