- 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.