Name: Lemon and Parsley Crispy Sichuan Fried Wontons
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sichuan Chinese
Ingredients: 10 wonton wrappers; 200g ground pork; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp chili oil; 1 tbsp Sichuan pepper powder; 1 tbsp chopped green onion; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp water (for sauce); 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Golden deep-fried wontons filled with spiced pork, served with a fiery chili sauce. Crispy exterior with savory, aromatic filling. Finished with lemon and parsley for a bright aromatic variation.

Method

In a bowl, mix ground pork with soy sauce, chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, and green onion.
Place 1 teaspoon of mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold and seal with a bit of water.
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry wontons until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, combine chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water for the sauce.
Drain excess oil from wontons, then serve with the spicy sauce on the side.
Finish with 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.