Crispy Wontons

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces ground lamb
• 4 water chestnuts, chopped
• 1 ounce green onion, chopped (with tops)
• 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, grated
• 1/2 lb wonton skins

Recipe

• 1 combine lamb, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch and ginger in a medium bowl; mix well.
• 2 place a half teaspoon of the lamb mixture in center of each wonton skin.
• 3 fold wonton skin over filling to form a triangle.
• 4 turn top of triangle down to meet fold.
• 5 turn over; moisten one corner with water.
• 6 overlap opposite corner over moistened corner; press firmly.
• 7 heat oil in wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375f/190c.
• 8 deep fry wontons, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
• 9 drain on paper towels.
• 10 serve warm with “asian dipping sauce” (recipe on recipezaar) or catsup and hot mustard or sweet& sour sauce, as desired.