Nippon Nachos Recipe

Name: Nippon Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 onion, minced; 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 ounces ground pork; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 pickled jalapeno slices; 2 shallots; 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded; 1 clove garlic; 1 seeded chile from canned chipotle in adobo; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Pinch salt and ground pepper; 20 wonton skins; Egg wash; Vegetable oil, for frying; Chipotle gouda, grated, such as Boar's Head; Sharp Cheddar, grated, such as Boar's Head; Sour cream

Servings: persons

2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, minced
1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground pork
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 pickled jalapeno slices
2 shallots
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded
1 clove garlic
1 seeded chile from canned chipotle in adobo
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch salt and ground pepper
20 wonton skins
Egg wash
Vegetable oil, for frying
Chipotle gouda, grated, such as Boar's Head
Sharp Cheddar, grated, such as Boar's Head
Sour cream

1
For the filling: In a saute pan, cook the aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) in the oil over medium heat until translucent.
2
Add the ground pork and cook until done.
3
Deglaze the pan with the soy sauce and set aside to cool.
4
Meanwhile, for the salsa: Pulse the pickled jalapeno, shallots, tomatoes, garlic, chipotle chile, bell pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor until chunky.
5
For the dumplings: Add a small amount of the pork filling to each of the wonton wrappers, and fold to desired shape.
6
Use a little egg wash to seal the edges.
7
Heat a few inches of oil in a Dutch oven, or other heavy pot, and heat to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat.
8
Fry the dumplings until very blistered.
9
Preheat the broiler.
10
Top the dumplings with the cheeses, and melt in the broiler.
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Finish with salsa and a few spoonfuls of sour cream.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 onion, minced, 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Nippon Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Nippon Nachos

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