Description
These Chile Relleno Wontons with Jalapeño Soy Sauce are a delightful fusion twist on the classic dish. Crispy fried wontons filled with a cheesy, slightly spicy poblano pepper mixture, served with a zesty jalapeño soy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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For the wontons:
- 1 cup roasted poblano peppers (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the jalapeño soy dipping sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 fresh jalapeño (thinly sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the roasted poblano peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble the wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center. Lightly wet the edges with water and fold into a triangle, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the wontons: Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wontons in small batches for 2–3 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Make the dipping sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, jalapeño slices, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Serve: Serve the wontons warm with jalapeño soy sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can roast your own poblanos or use store-bought fire-roasted peppers.
- To make ahead, assemble and freeze the wontons, then fry directly from frozen—just add a minute or two to the cook time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wontons with sauce
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
