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Chicken and Shrimp Wontons

Crispy deep-fried wontons filled with a savory chicken and shrimp mixture and served with a tangy-spicy dipping sauce.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 pound raw chicken finely diced
  • 3/4 pound shrimp finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 medium serrano chili seeded and minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 dash salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch granulated white sugar
  • 48 squares wonton wrappers
  • oil for deep-frying
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (for sauce)

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Cutting board and knife
  • parchment-lined baking tray
  • Refrigerator
  • Food Processor
  • heavy saucepan
  • Deep fryer or heavy pot
  • Slotted spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the finely diced chicken, finely diced shrimp, diced green onions, minced cilantro, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, minced serrano (seeded), 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sherry, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, a dash of salt and pepper, and a pinch of sugar; mix until evenly combined.
  2. Cover the filling and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to chill and firm the mixture.
  3. When ready to assemble, place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and put a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center; fold or tuck the wrapper sides to seal the filling and form the wonton. Place completed wontons on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 1 hour to chill.
  4. Make the dipping sauce by pureeing the sauce ingredients (1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger) in a food processor until smooth, then pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened; keep warm.
  5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry the chilled wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve the crispy wontons hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Chilling the filling and assembled wontons helps them hold their shape when frying.
  • Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the fryer.
  • Use a slotted spoon or tongs to safely remove wontons from hot oil.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper to taste for spiciness.