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I've always liked pot stickers and wontons. While I've tackled pan fried wontons at home, I wanted to give deep fried pork wontons a chance. The biggest trick to frying them is getting the oil temperature right so the inside filling has enough time to cook but the outside wonton wrapper doesn't get burned. When making this the first time, cut the dumplings in half before eating to make sure the pork filling is completely cooked. 

Ingredients:
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp garlic chili sauce
1/4 tsp ground ginger
6 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup grated carrots
1 tsp kosher salt
40-50 wonton wrappers

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce or Soy Dipping Sauce if desired

Bowl of water to seal the wrappers
2 cups canola oil for frying

Soy Dipping Sauce:
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 large clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. grated ginger
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Directions:
1. In a bowl combine all of the ingredients, except the wonton wrappers, and mix until combined.

2. To make the wontons, place a teaspoonful of the pork mixture in the center of the wonton wrapper, dip your finger into the bowl of water and run your finger along the edges of the wrapper. Fold bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling and press all edges to close the wrapper, you'll have a triangle. (Note: When making these use a damp paper towel to cover the wonton wrappers, otherwise they may dry out before you have a chance to fill them).

3. Combine all soy dipping sauce ingredients in a small dish and mix together. Set aside until wontons are complete.

4. In a large pot, preheat the canola oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt ,if desired, and serve.