Ground chicken or turkey makes these little hors d'oeuvres an inexpensive treat. Red curry paste and pineapple with lime juice make them irresistible.
Yield
28-30 hors d’oeuvres
Time
For cups: 10 minutes to assemble 6-8 minutes to bake For filling: 20 minutes to assemble 15 minutes to cook
INGREDIENTS
28-30 square wonton wrappers* 2 tablespoons oil, divided 1/2 cup chopped cashews 1/2 cup pineapple chunks in juice (cut in quarters), or pineapple tidbits (reserve 2 tablespoons juice) 10 oz (1/2 package) ground chicken or turkey 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce2 teaspoons Red Curry Paste1/2 cup minced onion 1/3 cup minced red peppers 1/3 cup minced green peppers 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon lime juice Optional:chopped cilantro
*Usually comes in a 12 oz package, found in the produce section.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Mini muffin tins (coated works best)
DIRECTIONS
For Cups:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Lay wonton wrappers inside muffin tins. With slightly dampened fingers gently press wontons down inside of cup and against sides, conforming to pan shape. Bake a few more than needed, just in case some collapse or break.
Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove wonton cups from tins and cool on wire racks. If not using immediately store cooled cups in air tight containers. Cups will keep crispy for 1 week.
For Filling:
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick skillet, over a high heat. Pat pineapple dry with a paper towel, and add to pan with cashews. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned. Drain and remove to plate, leaving as much oil in pan as possible.
Add remaining oil to skillet. Add ground meat, Fish Sauce and Curry Paste. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes, breaking into small pieces. Cook until paste is dissolved and fragrant.
Add onions, peppers, ketchup and reserved pineapple juice. Stir-fry until meat is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
Stir in lime juice and reserved nuts with pineapple. Cook 1 minute to combine flavors. Just before serving, fill cups with 1 tablespoon of filling and sprinkle with cilantro.
Note:
Filling can be made 3 days ahead and reheated just before serving.
Thai chilies, garlic, lemon grass, galanga ginger and kaffir lime give this popular item fantastic and versatile flavor. Great for meat, poultry, vegetables, or fish.