Golden Bag is one of Foodenator.com’s favorite Asian appetizers. Beautiful and elegant, these are wonderful for a special occasion or dinner.

********** 3/4 – 9.75 stars (out of 10) (if made correctly)

Here is Foodenator.com’s recipe:

Ingredients
6 ounces ground pork
2 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 wood ear mushrooms, soaked and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mushroom soy sauce (or 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp soy sauce)
1 teaspoon white pepper
25 wonton wrappers
25 chives, green part only (optional) or 5-10 green onions, green part only (optional)
vegetable oil
Thai sweet chili sauce

Directions

*Chop up shrimp and mix with ground pork, mushrooms, garlic, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, and black pepper.

*Scoop a teaspoonful of mixture onto the wrapper.

*Pull the edges up and pinch to close making a little bag. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.

*Optional: Tie with a chive (*be sure to knot it twice so it doesn’t come apart). If you are using green onions, place them in boiling water for 20 seconds to make more pliable. Cut each green onion into 3-5 thin strips (lengthwise) and tie around the bags.

*Heat oil in deep fryer or wok until very hot.

*Fry until golden brown. Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

*Serve with Thai sweet chili sauce.

What is this exactly: A Tasty Dish

You’ll Need:

* 2 teaspoons turmeric
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
* 1 cup water
* 1 13 1/2-to 14-ounce can organic light coconut milk
* 3 kaffir lime leaves or 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice and
* 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
* 1 tablespoon (firmly packed) golden brown sugar
* 28-ounces of cooked Chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1 1/2 cups 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices peeled carrots (about 3 medium)
* 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
* 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
* 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger
* 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 1/4 cup organic peanut butter

Food Creation Instructions:

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic; cook until shallots are tender, about 6 minutes. Add peanut butter, turmeric, cumin, and chili paste; stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup water, then coconut milk, lime leaves, and brown sugar; bring to simmer. Season sauce with salt. Add Chicken, carrots, and bell pepper; simmer over medium heat until carrots are tender, adjusting heat to medium-low if beginning to boil and occasionally stirring gently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

EAT! mmmm