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Crispy Chile Relleno Wontons Recipe with Jalapeño Soy Sauce

Chile Relleno Wontons with Jalapeño Soy Sauce

There's something magical about the combination of crispy wontons and cheesy, spicy fillings. These Chile Relleno Wontons with Jalapeño Soy Sauce bring back warm memories of family gatherings and cozy nights in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wontons
  • 12 pieces wonton wrappers
  • 2 large poblano peppers
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying for frying wontons

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast them until the skins are blistered and charred, about 20-25 minutes. Remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: After steaming, peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and chop the peppers into small pieces.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped poblano peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Grab a wonton wrapper and lay it on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper over to form a triangle, pressing to seal. Repeat this until you’ve used up all your wrappers and filling.
  5. Step 5: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the wontons in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove them and let them drain on paper towels.
  6. Step 6: For the jalapeño soy sauce, whisk together the soy sauce, chopped jalapeño, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until everything is nicely blended.
  7. Step 7: Serve the fried wontons hot with the jalapeño soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

If you have any leftover wontons, let them cool completely before storing. Place them in an airtight container in the fridge, and they should last for about 3 days.