Crispy fried wontons are a popular Thai-style street food snack. They are made by wrapping various fillings in wheat-based wonton wrappers and then deep-frying them until crispy. They are typically served with a dipping sauce.
Today, after I picked up my children from school, I prepared these crispy fried wontons for them once we got home. This time, I used sausage as the filling. It was a red-colored sausage made from a mixture of flour and chicken. I experimented with wrapping the wontons into flower shapes*specifically, roses and chrysanthemums making this simple dish even more appealing. Initially, I looked up several folding techniques, but I chose these two as they seemed the most interesting.😃
INGREDIENTS
Wonton wrappers
Sausage
Vegetable Oil for frying
The favorite dipping sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
The Wrapper
I used store bought wonton wrappers,made from wheat flour. When fried, they become puffy, achieving a light crispiness that stays crunchy for a long time.
The Filling
I used short,red sausages. I removed the casings and broke each sausage into two pieces. The size was just right for creating the flower pistils.
Assembling the Shapes
For the rose shape, I used two wonton wrappers, trimmed into circles, to make one rose.
For the chrysanthemum shape, I used one wrapper and a skewer to help form the petals. I followed the steps shown in the reference images to fold them.
Here are the finished rose and chrysanthemum wontons, ready to be fried.
Frying
I carefully placed the assembled wontons into medium-hot oil.While frying, I gently spooned the hot oil over the tops of the wontons until they turned a golden-brown color and became crispy. Then, I removed them and let them drain on a wire rack to remove excess oil.
Plating
I arranged them on a plate.
Serving and Enjoying
In Thailand,these are often eaten as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. They are dipped in various sauces to enhance their flavor. I served them with a dipping sauce that was sweet,salty, slightly sour, and with just a hint of spiciness that my kids could enjoy.
Yummy!!
The textural contrast between the light, crispy exterior and the soft, savory filling inside is delightful, and it pairs perfectly with the dipping sauce.
