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Chinese money bags filled with pork and prawn

Chinese Pork Money Bags

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Crunchy, golden fried money bags filled with a juicy pork and prawn filling, a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone will love!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: approx 40 Money bags 1x

Ingredients

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  • 300g Pork mince (10.6oz)
  • 1 tsp Chicken powder
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Cooking wine
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 large leaves of Chinese cabbage, finely chopped
  • 6 large prawns, roughly chopped
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon YumYum, you can buy it here or use MSG
  • 1 package Wonton wrappers (about 40 wrappers)
  • Fresh chives, cut into 4-inch lengths (enough for one piece per money bag)
  • Neutral oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork mince, chicken powder, sesame oil, cooking wine, cornstarch, and YumYum
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
  3. Add the cabbage, prawns and egg, and mix until well combined, set aside.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling into the center of the wrapper.
  5. Take one dumpling wrapper and place it on a clean, dry surface.
  6. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water
  7. Bring the corners of the wrapper over the filling and pinch them together
  8. Take a piece of fresh chive and tie it around the sealed top of the money bag, leaving a little bit of excess chive to create a decorative knot.
  9. Trim any excess chive length if desired.
  10. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep pot to 350°F (180°C).
  11. Carefully lower the money bags into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the fryer.
  12. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until the money bags are golden brown and crispy.
  13. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried money bags from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
  14. Once drained, transfer the money bags to a serving plate and serve hot with your desired dipping sauce on the side
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dumplings
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 money bags
  • Calories: 339
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 467.9 mg
  • Fat: 32.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 8.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 67.5 mg