Description
Crispy sweet corn wontons deliver a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors with golden, crunchy exterior and creamy corn filling. Mexican street corn meets Chinese wonton technique, creating an irresistible appetizer you can’t wait to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh yellow corn
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 24–26 square wonton wrappers
- 1/2 cup diced mango
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hot chili oil
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
Herbs, Spices, and Garnishes:
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions or chives
- Chili flakes
- Avocado oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable filling by blending sweet corn kernels with creamy mayonnaise, melted mozzarella, fragrant basil, zesty green onions, golden honey, savory tamari, and a whisper of chili flakes.
- Carefully position a rounded teaspoon of the vibrant mixture onto each delicate wonton wrapper, ensuring precise placement.
- Moisten the wrapper’s edges with water, then artfully fold into a triangular shape, pressing firmly to create a hermetic seal that locks in the flavorful filling.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F, creating a sizzling bath for the wontons – the perfect temperature for achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Gently lower wontons into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain optimal temperature, and fry for 2-3 minutes until they transform into crunchy, amber-hued parcels.
- Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain and preserving their irresistible crunch.
- Prepare two complementary dipping sauces: a tangy sesame soy blend and a sweet, spicy chili sauce by whisking together their respective ingredients in separate bowls.
- Serve the wontons piping hot, accompanied by the vibrant dipping sauces, inviting guests to dive into this crispy, flavor-packed appetizer.
Notes
- Use fresh, sweet corn kernels for maximum flavor and texture, removing any tough or stringy bits.
- Ensure wonton wrappers are sealed tightly to prevent filling from leaking during frying, using water as a gentle adhesive.
- Maintain consistent medium heat while frying to achieve golden-brown, crispy exterior without burning the wontons.
- Try different sauce combinations or create your own by balancing sweet, tangy, and spicy elements to complement the corn filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg