Wild Turkey Breast Won Tons - Recipe

Ingredients

If it’s crispy, it’s usually fried. In this case, you take some chopped up turkey breast, throw in a few other ingredients like jack cheese, wrap it all up in a won ton wrapper and fry it until it’s golden brown and crunchy. This recipe is also a great way to use slow-roasted pulled turkey thigh meat.

6 - 8 appetizer servings/25 won tons

2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped wild turkey breast, skin removed
3 green onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/3 cup jack cheese
25 won ton wrappers
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water
oil for frying
salt

Instructions

Heat oil in wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and stir fry until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Transfer all to a bowl and allow to cool. When cooled, chop mixture into pea-sized pieces (or pulse in a food processor). Stir in cheese. Lay won ton wrappers on a flat surface. Press together about 1 teaspoon of the turkey mixture on the center of each wrapper. Wet the edges of each wrapper with the cornstarch mixture. Fold wrapper in a triangle, pressing down around the filling and sealing the edges with your fingers. Carefully place won tons, one or two at a time, into hot (360 degree) oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt while hot.