Shrimp-filled Beggar's Purses
Ingredients
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Fresh or Pickled Ginger
- 1 tbsp Lemongrass Paste
- Zest & Juice of 1 Lemon
- 4 Scallions
- 3 Egg Whites
- 1 lb Shrimp (cleaned & deveined)
- Phyllo Dough (cut into 3" squares - or wonton wrappers)
Instructions
- In food processor mince Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass Paste, Lemon Zest and Juice, Scallions and Egg Whites.
- Add Shrimp to processor and pulse to roughly chop and blend.
- Soak scallions in warm water.
- Use Phyllo Dough cut into 3" squares or wonton wrappers and place 1 tbsp Shrimp mixture in center. Brush edges of wrapper with water and pull the wrapper up and around the filling to make a bundle. Tie the bundle with one piece of soaked chive to look like a drawstring pouch.
- Bake until golden brown in a 400℉ oven if using phyllo dough or deep fry for 2 minutes if using wonton wrappers.
