Shrimp Wontons with Chili Jam

4 servings

30 minutes

Shrimp wontons with chili jam are a bold combination of Asian traditions and Brazilian exoticism. The crispy wonton dough hides a delicate filling of tiger shrimp, fragrant ginger, and spicy chili. The dish is enhanced by chili jam – a sweet-spicy sauce that balances flavors and makes each bite unforgettable. This dish is perfect for a festive dinner or a friendly evening where you want to impress guests with exotic notes. Serving with coriander and sesame adds freshness and pleasant texture, turning the wontons into a gastronomic masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 4746.4
• Proteins: 152.3g
• Fats: 180.7g
• Carbohydrates: 627.7g

Ingredients

• Sunflower oil: 500 ml
• Tiger prawns: 6 pc
• Green onions: 4 pc
• Ginger root: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Wonton dough: 12 pc
• Ground coriander: 1 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sesame seeds: 1.5 tbsp
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Grated ginger: 1 tsp
• Sesame oil: 2 tsp
• Soy sauce: 2 tsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Lime: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the fryer or fill a deep pan one-third with sunflower oil and heat to 190 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer, you can check the temperature by dropping a piece of bread into the oil. At the right temperature, the bread will brown in 40 seconds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 500 ml

2. Put shrimp, chopped green onion, chopped and seeded chili, peeled and chopped ginger root, and minced garlic in the blender. Add spices to taste. Blend for a few seconds until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tiger prawns: 6 pieces
   • Green onions: 4 pieces
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Ginger root: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Fill the wontons with the mixture, brush with egg white. Fold into triangles. Fry the wontons in oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wonton dough: 12 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sunflower oil: 500 ml

4. In the meantime, prepare the chili jam. In a blender, place chopped, seedless chili, chopped green onion, grated ginger root, sesame, pour in sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey. Squeeze lime juice. Blend until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Green onions: 4 pieces
   • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
   • Sesame seeds: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Sesame oil: 2 teaspoons
   • Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Lime: 1 piece

5. Place the wontons on a kitchen towel and pat dry. Arrange on serving plates. Serve the jam in a sauce boat. Garnish with coriander and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wonton dough: 12 pieces
   • Ground coriander: 1 tablespoon
   • Sesame seeds: 1.5 tablespoon