Spicy Chicken and Cilantro Wontons

• Place the main ingredients:sesame oil, lemon grass, cilantro,ginger, garlic, chile pepper, soy sauce and chickenin a food processor.
• Mix the ingredients by pulsing the processor until the chicken is minced.
• Divide the wonton wrappers and place them down over a flat, clean surface.
• Set aside a bowl of clean water designated for finger dipping.
• Place 1 tsp of the chicken mixin the middle of each wrapper.
• Wipe the edge of each wrapper with a finger that you dipped into water.
• Fold the wrapper over into the shape oftriangles and press the edges together to seal.
• Fold the two opposing points of the triangle together.
• Heat the oil to 365° F in a deep-fryer or frying pan.
• Deep-fry a few wontons at a time.
  • Note: Turn the wontons over as needed, ensuring they are slightly browned on each side.
• Remove the wontons and let drain over paper towels.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Trivia

Wontons originated in China. A tradition followed in the eve of new year in China is placing a coin inside a dumpling. Served in the family, the person who gets to bite the coin in the dumpling is considered luckiest!