Lunch: Money Bags

These wonton "money bags" are great for entertaining. The peanut sauce offers a little kick from the chile pepper and a little brown-sugar sweetness.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health benefits of Money Bags

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. peanut oil
1 small brown onion
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
4 oz. ground chicken
1 tbsp. finely grated palm sugar
1 tbsp. finely chopped and roasted unsalted peanuts
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh coriander
3 green onions
24 × 3-inch square wonton wrappers
vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat oil in wok; stir-fry onion, garlic, and ginger until onion softens. Add chicken; stir-fry until chicken changes color. Add sugar; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Stir nuts and coriander into filling mixture.
Cut upper green half of each onion into four long slices; discard remaining onion half. Submerge onion strips in hot water for a few seconds to make pliable.
Place 12 wrappers on board; cover each wrapper with another, placed on the diagonal to form star shape. Place rounded teaspoons of the filling mixture in center of each star; gather corners to form pouch shape. Tie green onion slice around neck of each pouch to hold closed, secure with toothpick.
Make dipping sauce (freeze excess for a future use): Heat oil in small saucepan; cook garlic and onion until softened. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring, about 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Just before serving, heat oil in wok or large saucepan; deep-fry money bags, in batches, until crisp and browned lightly. Drain on absorbent paper; serve with dipping sauce.

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