Crispy Wontons with Sweet Chili Sauce
A classic Chinese appetizer consisting of crispy wontons served with a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 package Wonton wrappers (10-12 count)available at most Asian grocery stores
- ●1/2 cup Vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1/2 pound Shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●1/2 cup Carrotsgrated
- ●1/4 cup Green onionschopped
- ●2 tablespoons Soy saucefor seasoning
- ●1 tablespoon Oyster sauceoptional
- ●1 teaspoon Sesame oilfor seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
When the oil is hot, add the wonton wrappers and fry until crispy and golden brown.
- 3
Remove the wontons from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 4
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
- 5
Add the grated carrots and cook until they are tender.
- 6
Add the chopped green onions and cook for another minute.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using).
- 8
Add the soy sauce mixture to the pan with the carrots and green onions.
- 9
Add the fried wontons to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- 10
Serve the wontons hot with additional sweet chili sauce for dipping (recipe below).
- 11
To make the sweet chili sauce, combine 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- 12
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.