Irish Poppers Recipe
Fried egg wontons stuffed with shepherds pie and Gouda cheese, served with a beer and Gouda cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fried Egg Wontons
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Assemble the Wontons
Take a wonton wrapper and place a tablespoon of the cooled shepherd's pie filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over to create a triangle, and seal the edges tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- 3
Fry the Wontons
Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare Beer and Gouda Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of Gouda cheese with 1 cup of beer. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fried wontons hot with the beer and Gouda cheese sauce on the side for dipping.