Buffalo Jackfruit Cream Cheese Wontons
A vegetarian take on a classic flavor combination, wrapped in a crispy golden brown wonton.
Ingredients
3 cups DOLE® Shredded Young Green Jackfruit, drained
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp scallions, thinly sliced
6-8 oz buffalo sauce
½ Tbsp garlic powder
1 egg or 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water to make a wash
1 package wonton skins
carrot and celery (optional, for serving)
bleu cheese or ranch (optional, for serving)
Directions
- Press/squeeze and excess liquid from drained jackfruit.
- In a bowl, combine jackfruit, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, scallions, and garlic powder until well incorporated.
- Prepare egg or cornstarch wash to seal wontons.
- Lay out wonton skins in a diagonal position and place ½ Tbsp jackfruit mixture in each.
- Brush wash onto edges of wonton skins and seal by bringing one corner to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Gently press edges of wonton triangle to seal.
- Carefully place wontons in preheated 350°F oil and fry, gently flipping wontons as needed.
- Cook until floating and golden in color.
- Plate and serve with carrots and/or celery alongside ranch or bleu cheese dressing.