Spiced Wonton Chips Food

SPICED WONTON CHIPS

Steps:

• Mix 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons five-spice powder and a pinch of cayenne in a bowl. Brush 20 wonton wrappers with 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil and sprinkle with half of the spice mixture; flip and repeat. Cut diagonally in half and spread on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool until crisp.

WONTON CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray 1 or 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
• Cut each wonton wrapper to make 4 triangles.
• Place in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with salt to taste.
• Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
• These will keep for a week or two in an airtight container.
• If desired, reheat for 4 or 5 minutes at 350 degrees before serving.

SPICY WON TONS WITH CHILE OIL

Steps:

• Make the chile oil: Snip any stems off the chiles and discard any exposed seeds. Heat a wok or large skillet over low. Add 1/2 teaspoon oil and the chiles and cook, stirring constantly, until the chiles are fragrant, toasted and slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chiles immediately to a large plate and let cool completely.
• Add the cooled chiles to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped into small pieces. Transfer to a medium heatproof bowl. Add the remaining oil to the wok or skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering and smoking, then immediately turn off the heat and let cool 3 minutes. Pour the warm oil over the chiles, stir to combine, then let cool 2 hours or up to overnight. (You'll have a generous 1/2 cup. Chile oil will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 months.)
• At least a couple hours before you plan to make the won tons, prepare the chile-oil sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients to combine (makes about 3/4 cup). Add more chile oil to taste. Set aside. (Chile-oil sauce is best prepared at least a few hours in advance, and will keep a few weeks refrigerated in a covered container.)
• Prepare the filling: Put all the ingredients except the chicken stock in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the stock 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring in a circular motion until incorporated before adding the next spoonful.
• Assemble the won tons: Fill a small bowl with water and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Working with one won-ton wrapper at a time, place 1 rounded teaspoon of pork filling in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run it around the edges of the wrapper. Lift and fold one corner over the filling toward the opposite corner over to form a triangle, gently pressing the air out as you seal the edges with your fingertip, then dab one of the lower corners with water and fold over to reach the other lower corner, forming a smaller triangle; pinch both corners to seal. Transfer to the parchment paper, and cover loosely with a damp kitchen towel or a sheet of plastic wrap to prevent drying out. Repeat until all the filling is used.
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil over high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, cook the won tons until they float to the surface, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Divide the won tons among bowls, drizzle with chile-oil sauce and garnish with scallions.

SPICY WONTON CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. Spray 2 cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Cut wonton wrappers diagonally to form triangles. Beat garlic powder, egg product and soy sauce with a fork until thoroughly blended. Brush triangles with egg mixture. Place 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake cookie sheets, one at a time, 5 minutes until wonton wrappers are brown and crisp. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.