Hot Popper Recipe
smoked salmon, cream cheese, jalapeño tempura, soy paper, sriracha
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Ingredients
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Hot Popper Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Jalapeños
Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- 2
Make Filling
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the smoked salmon until well combined.
- 3
Stuff Jalapeños
Fill each jalapeño half with the smoked salmon and cream cheese mixture.
- 4
Prepare Tempura Batter
In a separate bowl, combine the tempura batter mix with cold water according to package instructions to create a smooth batter.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 6
Coat and Fry
Dip each stuffed jalapeño in the tempura batter and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Assemble Hot Popper
Place a fried jalapeño popper on a sheet of soy paper, drizzle with sriracha, and roll up tightly. Repeat with the remaining poppers.
- 8
Serve
Cut the rolled hot poppers into bite-sized pieces and serve immediately.
