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Saffron and Cilantro Hunan-Style Fried Wontons

Name: Saffron and Cilantro Hunan-Style Fried Wontons
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 24 won ton wrappers; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp chili oil; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

A fragrant and fresh variation with the floral notes of saffron and the freshness of cilantro.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Before frying the dumplings, steep saffron in a little water and mix with cilantro into the oil.
Mix ground pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, and egg.
Fill wrappers with mixture and fold into triangles.
Fry in oil until golden brown.
Serve with chili oil and scallions.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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