Thai Golden Bags

Delight your taste buds with the irresistible charm of **Thai Golden Bags**, a popular appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. These delicate pouches feature a savory filling of ground chicken or pork, finely minced shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and aromatic cilantro, all wrapped in golden-crisp spring roll wrappers tied neatly with blanched chives. Enhanced with a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of white pepper, these bite-sized treasures are deep-fried to perfection for a crispy, golden finish. Serve them hot with sweet chili sauce for a burst of tangy sweetness that pairs perfectly with their rich, savory interior. Whether you’re hosting a party or indulging in Thai cuisine at home, these crispy appetizers are the perfect crowd-pleaser! **Keywords: Thai golden bags recipe, crispy Thai appetizer, sweet chili sauce dipping, deep-fried Thai snacks**.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 250 grams Ground chicken (or pork)
• 100 grams Shrimp, finely minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 50 grams Water chestnuts, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
• 20 small squares Spring roll wrappers
• 20 strands Chives (blanched, for tying)
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0 to taste Sweet chili sauce (for dipping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken (or pork), minced shrimp, diced carrot, diced water chestnuts, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

Add in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper, and mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

Lay a spring roll wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 4

Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling to form a small pouch. Pinch the top to seal and tie it with a strand of the blanched chive. Repeat for all wrappers and filling.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat. To check if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of wrapper into the oil. If it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.

Step 6

Carefully lower the golden bags into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for 3-5 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Remove the golden bags and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Serve hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1455.9 grams (1455.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6118

Total Fat 522.70g	670%
Saturated Fat 77.30g	387%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 404mg	135%
Sodium 4530mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 319.50g	116%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 19.30g
Protein 92.60g	185%

Vitamin D 152IU	760%
Calcium 240mg	18%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1645mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.1%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 20.1%