Deep-Fried Tuna Melt Triangles

Jocelyn Rivera-Dongon's Note:

Easy-to-prepare appetizer or snack that I first made for my sister's debut party. Tuna can be substituted with chicken shreds. This can be served with your favorite dip (ketchup, honey-mustard, etc)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 20.0 pcs

• 20 small wanton wraps
• 200 g drained tuna chunks in oil
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped raisins
• ¼ cup chopped sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves or 1 tablespoon scallion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup grated quick-melt cheese
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 200 ml corn oil

Directions:

1. 1. Mix all tuna chunks, onions, raisins, pickle, coriander leaves and garlic powder.
2. 2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3. Lay flat the wanton wrap and put one tablespoon of the mixture at the center and top with the cheeses.
4. 4. Fold the wrap in a triangular shape, sealing each sides with water. Continue with the rest of the wraps.
5. 5. Heat the corn oil in a deep pan or fryer. Once heated, drop 3-4 pieces, avoiding to touch each other. Fry until golden brown.
6. 6. Once cooked, drain excess oil and set on a plate with paper towels.