The perfect appetizer or finger-food for your party.
Yields12 ServingsPrep Time30 minsTotal Time30 mins
Pesto:
4cupsfresh basil leaves or 10 cubes frozen basil
1tbspolive oil
¼cuppine nuts
2garlic cloves
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese, optional
Assembly
36salmon cubes, about 1.5” x 1.5”
36wonton wrappers, thawed
2qtscanola oil for deep frying
Dipping Sauce
1cupmayonnaise mixed with 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
Tools
Deep fry thermometer
1
Place pesto ingredients in the food processor and pulse until combined. If your processor is parve, you can add the parmesan cheese by hand after the rest of the ingredients are pureed.
2
Moisten the edges of a wonton wrapper and place one salmon cube in the center. Top with a half teaspoon of pesto. Bring the corners up to the center and pinch closed. Be sure to pinch all along the edges so the wonton does not open
3
Heat oil for deep-frying over medium to medium-high heat until a deep fry thermometer measures 375°F. Drop 3 to 4 wontons in the oil. Deep-fry in hot oil on one side. Flip over and fry on the other side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a cooling rack or paper towels.
4
Whisk together mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce and serve with the wontons.
Ingredients
Pesto:
4cupsfresh basil leaves or 10 cubes frozen basil
1tbspolive oil
¼cuppine nuts
2garlic cloves
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese, optional
Assembly
36salmon cubes, about 1.5” x 1.5”
36wonton wrappers, thawed
2qtscanola oil for deep frying
Dipping Sauce
1cupmayonnaise mixed with 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
Tools
Deep fry thermometer
Directions
1
Place pesto ingredients in the food processor and pulse until combined. If your processor is parve, you can add the parmesan cheese by hand after the rest of the ingredients are pureed.
2
Moisten the edges of a wonton wrapper and place one salmon cube in the center. Top with a half teaspoon of pesto. Bring the corners up to the center and pinch closed. Be sure to pinch all along the edges so the wonton does not open
3
Heat oil for deep-frying over medium to medium-high heat until a deep fry thermometer measures 375°F. Drop 3 to 4 wontons in the oil. Deep-fry in hot oil on one side. Flip over and fry on the other side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a cooling rack or paper towels.
4
Whisk together mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce and serve with the wontons.
