Shrimp Filled Wonton Pouches/Bags




Shrimp Filled Wonton Pouches or Bags make impressive appetizers for a dinner party or high tea. snack. The shrimp filling along with herbs and spices offers a unique umami taste in these deep fried wonton pouches. Apart from shrimps, chicken or mince any other vegetarian filling of choice may also be used to prepare these snacks.

Ingredients:

10-15 wonton wraps
300g shrimps
1tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup chopped spring onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp chilli sauce 
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cornflour
 black pepper to taste
salt to taste
oil for frying
Blanched sliced leek leaves or spring onion leaves for tying
flour water paste as required

Method:

Place the shrimps in a food processor to make paste. 

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine

Place a small portion of  the mixture in each wrap.

Apply the flour paste, pull the edges up and pinch to close in order to make a bag. 

Tie the pouch or bag with the help of a leek or spring onion leaf.

Deep fry in medium hot oil until light golden brown anad crisp.

Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.

Serve hot with ketchup or chilli sauce.

Boun Apettito!

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