Mad Dogs Thai Golden Bags Recipe

Name: Mad Dogs Thai Golden Bags
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces shrimp (peeled, deveined and minced); 2 12 ounces water chestnuts (chopped course); 4 green onions (white parts only, chopped); 2 lemongrass, centers (white parts only, chopped) (optional); 2 garlic cloves (chopped fine); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); 1 teaspoon red pepper paste; 14 lime; 24 wonton wrappers; 2 cups oil (for frying); 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

8 ounces shrimp (peeled, deveined and minced)
2 12 ounces water chestnuts (chopped course)
4 green onions (white parts only, chopped)
2 lemongrass, centers (white parts only, chopped) (optional)
2 garlic cloves (chopped fine)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 teaspoon red pepper paste
14 lime
24 wonton wrappers
2 cups oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Combine first nine ingredients.
2
Squeeze lime into other ingredients and combine.
3
Dust baking sheet with corn starch.
4
Place 3/4 tsp mixture in the center or a wonton wrapper and fold sides of squares upward to make little bags and crimp together at the top.
5
Place on corn starched pan.
6
Repeat for the remaining wrappers.
7
Heat oil in pan to 365 degrees F and fry bags in batches until golden and crispy.
8
Drain golden bags immediately on paper towels and serve hot with Thai dipping sauce for Spring rolls.

1391

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces shrimp (peeled, deveined and minced), 2 12 ounces water chestnuts (chopped course), 4 green onions (white parts only, chopped), 2 lemongrass, centers (white parts only, chopped) (optional), and more.

Yes, Mad Dogs Thai Golden Bags falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mad Dogs Thai Golden Bags

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Variations & substitutions

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