Super-tons

The inspiration for this recipe came from these, Super (Appetizer) Bowls. They were featured on Tasty Kitchen and The Pioneer Woman. They were a big hit at the Super Bowl party this weekend but I felt that it needed a little something more! Here's what I did!

Ingredients
1 pkg. won-ton wrappers
1 pkg. ground turkey
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp. of fresh "zested" ginger
1/4 cup of finely diced onions
2 T. of soy sauce
2 tsp. of 'Chili Garlic Sauce' (add more or less depending on how hot you like it)
2 stalks of chopped green onion

You'll also need a large (preferably high-sided) frying pan and about a cup or so of canola oil.

**Ingredients Notes - Won-ton wrappers are not difficult to find! Jewel carries them in the produce section. I've included a picture of the package to help you on your search! We use ground turkey for everything. I like it so much more than ground beef, however, I suppose you could substitute ground beef if you so choose. If you're looking for a good ground turkey, Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey is the only kind I will use. I understand not everyone has fresh garlic and ginger at their disposal. Powdered can be substituted but fresh really gives this dish the kick it deserves. My opinion on soy sauce is Kinkoman's is the ONLY way to go! The Chili Garlic Sauce is that stuff that is always on the table at Chinese and Thai restaurants, I included a picture but I have found that it's available almost anywhere!**

Instructions

1. Get the won-tons out so that they can come to room temperature.

2. Add onions, ginger, garlic and soy sauce to raw ground turkey. Mix well. Brown ground turkey of medium heat. It browns fast, don't let it over-cook. While you're browning the ground turkey, be sure to make sure it's as finely crumbled as you can make it, the smaller the better.

3. Once the turkey is browned, drain any excess fat.

4. Mince the green onions. You'll also want to get a small bowl of water to use on the won-tons.

5. Begin separating the won-ton sheets. One at a time put a spoonful of the meat mixture and a pinch of green onions in the middle of the won-ton sheet. Dip your finger into the water and trace all the way around the outer edge of the won-ton sheet. Fold the sheet in half to make a triangle, pinching along the edges. The won-ton package has a good drawing of this process. Once you have a triangle pinch together the outer corners, using a dab of water to seal it together.

6. You'll want to work quickly at this point because the won-tons dry out pretty fast. Once you're about halfway through, you're going to want to put the canola oil in your pan and get it turned on to between low and medium. If you have a splatter screen, you're going to want to keep that handy. The amount of oil you need depends on the size of your pan. You want enough to cover the bottom of the pan and a little bit more. Also, get a little pile of paper towels to set next to your pan to put the won-tons on when they're finished.

7. Finish up making the won-tons.

8. Put the won-tons in the pan about 6-8 at a time depending on the size of your pan. You're going to want them to sizzle. If they don't as soon as you put them in, kick the heat up a bit. Brown the won-tons on ALL sides.... this may take some maneuvering but you'll get the hang of it.

9. Serve warm with sides of soy sauce and the Chili Garlic Sauce. (Some people like Wasabi sauce, I'm not a fan, but if it works for you, knock your socks off!)

So, give it a try and let me know what you think! And if you find your own way to tweak it, please share that as well!