New Wave Guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno or serrano chili
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Peanut oil
- 1 12-ounce package wonton wrappers
- 1 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Place first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
- Mash with fork to coarse puree.
- Press plastic wrap onto surface and chill.
- Pour oil into heavy saucepan to depth of 3 inches and heat to 375F Cut wonton wrappers diagonally in half, forming triangles.
- Working in batches, fry wontons until crisp, about 30 seconds per side.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- (Guacamole and wontons can be made 4 hours ahead.
- Cool wontons, then store in airtight bag.)
- Mix cucumber and cilantro into guacamole.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with wonton chips.
avocados, lime juice, fresh ginger, serrano chili, garlic, curry powder, peanut oil, wonton wrappers, cucumber, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/new-wave-guacamole-1992 (may not work)