Money Bags with chili-lime dip
Money Bags are Thai wonton-wrapper pouches, filled with shrimp, vegetables, lemongrass and ginger, made for party platters.
Instructions
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Mix the dip
Combine the Sriracha with the honey, rice vinegar and lime juice. Taste and adjust: the sauce should be sweet and spicy and acidic enough for the seafood filling.
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Heat the oil
Bring the oil to 180°C in a deep pot. Set up a rack for draining, not paper towels: paper traps steam under the batter and softens the base.
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Fry from frozen ⏱ 3 min 30 sec
Put the Money Bags straight from the freezer, in small batches, without crowding the pot. Turn them once and remove them when the dough is evenly golden and crispy.
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Drain and check
Move the pouches to a rack. Let the oil come back to 180°C before the next batch and remove the vegetable tie before eating.
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Serve immediately
Arrange them on a platter with the chili-lime dip. Scatter over peanuts, if you like, and serve while the shell is still delicate and crisp.
Good to know
Frying straight from frozen keeps the shape and produces the right contrast between the crispy wrapper and the juicy center. Do not eat the vegetable tie. The product contains gluten, crustaceans and soy. The dip contains spicy Sriracha.
Frequently asked questions
What are Money Bags?
Thai wonton-wrapper pouches filled with shrimp, vegetables, lemongrass and ginger, made for party platters. They are tied with a vegetable strip that is not eaten.
Do you fry Money Bags from frozen?
Yes, frying straight from frozen at 180°C keeps the shape and gives the contrast between the crispy wrapper and the juicy centre. Do not thaw them first.
Why drain on a rack and not on paper?
Paper towels trap steam under the dough and soften the base. A rack lets air circulate so the shell stays crisp.
How do I make the chili-lime dip?
Combine Sriracha with honey, rice vinegar and lime juice, 2 tablespoons of sauce to 3 of honey. It should be sweet and spicy and acidic enough.
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Money Bags with chili-lime dip
Money Bags with chili-lime dip
Money Bags are Thai wonton-wrapper pouches, filled with shrimp, vegetables, lemongrass and ginger, made for party platters.
Notes
Frying straight from frozen keeps the shape and produces the right contrast between the crispy wrapper and the juicy center. Do not eat the vegetable tie. The product contains gluten, crustaceans and soy. The dip contains spicy Sriracha.
