won tons

CHICKEN & SHRIMP WON TONS W/ CHILI SWEET & SOUR SAUCE
(no need to make the sauce if you go to the Asain store and buy it)

WONTON FILLING INGREDIENTS:

¾ lb raw chicken, diced

¾ lb shrimp, diced

2 Tbs diced green onions

1 Tbs minced fresh cilantro

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp fresh gingerroot, minced

1 whole serrano chili, seeded & minced

1½ Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp sherry

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp crushed red pepper

dash of salt & pepper

pinch of granulated sugar

2 packages square won ton wrappers

oil for deep-frying



SAUCE:

½ cup ketchup

½ cup water

¼ cup distilled vinegar

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 Tbs chili garlic sauce

dash of soy sauce

½ tsp sesame oil

1 tsp garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh gingerroot, minced



1. Mix together all won ton filling ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.



2. When ready to prepare, place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each won ton wrapper. Tuck in the sides to seal in filling. Place on lined baking tray. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.





3. Prepare sauce: In food processor, puree all sauce ingredients. Pour into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Keep warm until ready to use.



4. Deep fry won tons in oil until golden and serve with prepared Chili Sweet and Sour Sauce.



Servings: 15







Read more: http://www.recipegirl.com/2008/05/29/chicken-and-shrimp-won-tons-with-chili-sweet-and-sour-sauce/#ixzz0u8VN6faN