Description
Culinary magic meets fusion in these chile relleno wontons, blending Mexican and Asian flavors into crispy parcels of cheesy, pepper-packed delight. Drizzled with zesty jalapeño soy sauce, these bite-sized treats will transport you to a world of unexpected and irresistible taste sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 pound (1 lb) Monterey Jack cheese
Peppers and Chiles:
- 1 green chilies (mild or hot)
- 1 hot green chiles (optional)
- 1 minced jalapeno
Wrappers and Frying Ingredients:
- 30 wonton wrappers
- Oil (for frying)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Arrange wonton wrappers on a pristine, arid workspace, creating a neat assembly line for efficient preparation.
- Strategically position a precise strip of cheese and chile pepper within the center of each delicate wrapper, considering spice tolerance.
- Delicately brush wrapper edges with water, creating a moisture seal for optimal closure.
- Carefully fold wrapper diagonally, encapsulating the filling and pressing edges firmly to create a hermetic seal, eliminating potential cheese leakage.
- Allow sealed wontons to rest momentarily, enabling the wrapper edges to stabilize and adhere completely.
- Preheat cooking oil in a deep skillet or fryer to precisely 350°F (175°C), utilizing a kitchen thermometer for accuracy.
- Gently submerge wontons into hot oil, frying for 90-120 seconds until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior with crispy texture.
- Extract wontons using a slotted spoon, transferring to paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil.
- Craft a zesty dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, finely minced jalapeno, honey, and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl.
- Allow sauce to meld flavors for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Present wontons immediately while piping hot, accompanied by the vibrant jalapeno-soy sauce, offering optional complementary condiments like queso or salsa.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality wonton wrappers to ensure crispy, golden edges when frying.
- Choose mild green chiles or spicier jalapeños depending on personal heat tolerance for customizable flavor profiles.
- Seal wontons tightly to prevent cheese leakage and maintain structural integrity during deep-frying.
- Allow resting time after sealing to help wonton edges adhere and create a more stable wrapper before cooking.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F for perfectly crispy exterior without burning.
- Pat excess oil from fried wontons using paper towels to reduce greasiness and enhance crunchiness.
- Prepare dipping sauce in advance to let flavors develop and intensify before serving.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 349 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg