Who would have thought of adding some curry chicken to wontons? The concept of curry chicken wontons may seem unconventional, but it is a culinary innovation that has gained popularity in recent years. This fusion dish combines the flavors of traditional Chinese wontons with the bold, aromatic spices of Indian curry.
It is important to stay up-to-date with emerging food trends and techniques. Incorporating global flavors into classic dishes can add an exciting element to your menu and keep customers coming back for more. When creating curry chicken wontons, it is important to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. The filling should be seasoned with a blend of curry powder, chadon beni, garlic, and ginger, while the wonton wrappers should be light and delicate. Presentation is also key when serving this dish.
Prep Time: 20minutes mins
Cook Time: 15minutes mins
Total Time: 35minutes mins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chicken breast diced
- 1 med onion chopped (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic minced (divided)
- 2 tbsp chadon beni minced (divided)
- 1 tsp geera powder {roasted cumin powder} divided
- 1 tsp masala powder divided
- 2 tbsp curry powder divided
- 1 tsp turmeric powder what we call saffron powder
- 24 wonton skins
- Salt to taste and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 3 tbsp water + 1 cup for the wontons
Instructions
- Clean and season the chicken with 1/2 of the geera powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, masala powder, garlic, and chadon beni. Add salt and pepper to taste.Note: What we’re doing is seasoning the chicken with half of the curry etc. so that it could infuse into the meat. Marinate for 1 hour.
- Saute the rest of onions and garlic in oil. Mix the rest of curry powder, geera powder, turmeric powder etc. in 3 tbsp of water.
- Then pour into pot.Reduce until a paste is formed. Then add the chicken. Stir until the chicken is well coated with the curry. Add a little water. Allow to cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove when cooked. Adjust salt and pepper as desired. Chop the chicken into smaller pieces.
- Put 3/4 tbsp of the filling in the center of the wonton. Brush the 4 edges with water. Fold in a triangle and and seal the edges. Then bring the two opposite ends together.
- Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of sauce.
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Curry Chicken Wontons
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chicken breast diced
- 1 med onion chopped (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic minced (divided)
- 2 tbsp chadon beni minced (divided)
- 1 tsp geera powder {roasted cumin powder} divided
- 1 tsp masala powder divided
- 2 tbsp curry powder divided
- 1 tsp turmeric powder what we call saffron powder
- 24 wonton skins
- Salt to taste and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 3 tbsp water + 1 cup for the wontons
Instructions
- Clean and season the chicken with 1/2 of the geera powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, masala powder, garlic, and chadon beni. Add salt and pepper to taste.Note: What we’re doing is seasoning the chicken with half of the curry etc. so that it could infuse into the meat. Marinate for 1 hour.
- Saute the rest of onions and garlic in oil. Mix the rest of curry powder, geera powder, turmeric powder etc. in 3 tbsp of water.
- Then pour into pot.Reduce until a paste is formed. Then add the chicken. Stir until the chicken is well coated with the curry. Add a little water. Allow to cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove when cooked. Adjust salt and pepper as desired. Chop the chicken into smaller pieces.
- Put 3/4 tbsp of the filling in the center of the wonton. Brush the 4 edges with water. Fold in a triangle and and seal the edges. Then bring the two opposite ends together.
- Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your choice of sauce.
