Desserts
Chinese Money Bags Recipe
Chinese money bags, if you have wonton wrappers left over, make these cute little money bags the next time around! these dainty treats make a great starter or finger food that you can pass around during a party. Bamboo shoots make a great filling, but if that is not available use the vegetables you have in hand: carrots, mushroom, baby corn etc. Soya sauce and lemon impart a nice tangy flavor, and you could also mix in some chinese five-spice powder to add to the taste. Blanched coriander stems tied around the neck of these bags make an interesting garnish. Serve hot with spicy sauces and enjoy!
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
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Ingredients
For The Stuffing
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- 8 baby corn finely chopped
- 8 slices Bamboo shoots finely chopped
- pinch achilli powder
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 3/4 tsp Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 8 wonton wrappers
- Oil for deep-frying
For Serving
Ingredients
For The Stuffing
Other Ingredients
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Instructions
For the stuffing
- Heat oil in a wok / kadhai on a high flame till it smokes.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté on a high flame till they turn soft and golden brown in colour.
- Add the baby corn, bamboo shoots, salt, pepper, soya sauce and lemon juice, toss well and cook on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Cool slightly and divide the stuffing into 8 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface, wet your fingers and apply a little water on it.
- Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre, bring the edges together and seal them using your fingertips.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and stuffing to make 7 more bags.
- Heat oil in a wok / kadhai and deep-fry the bags until the wrapper puffs up and turns golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with spicy sauce.