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Thai Vegetable Wontons (Thong Yip)

Crispy golden wontons filled with ginger-scented cabbage and mushrooms, folded into the signature "money pouch" shape. Served with sweet-spicy dipping sauce.

Total time
35 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
5g
Thai Vegetable Wontons (Thong Yip)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix cabbage, mushrooms, ginger, and soy sauce in a bowl until combined.

  2. Step 2

    Place 1 wonton wrapper on a work surface with corners pointing up, down, left, right.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon 1 tsp filling into center. Dab edges lightly with water using your finger.

  4. Step 4

    Bring all four corners up to meet at center. Pinch gently to seal into a pouch.

  5. Step 5

    Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Place folded wontons on a plate.

  6. Step 6

    Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F over medium-high heat, ~5 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Carefully slide 4-5 wontons into oil. Fry 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden.

  8. Step 8

    Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel. Repeat with remaining wontons.

  9. Step 9

    Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • deep skillet or pot (8-10 inches)
  • deep-fry thermometer or instant-read thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • paper towels
  • small dish for dipping sauce

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