Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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36
servings
2 pound

Swiss chard

washed and dried

0.25 cup

pine nuts

browned

2 unit

hard-boiled eggs

mashed

0.25 cup

currants

1 tsp

curry powder

0.5 tsp

allspice

0.25 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground, to taste

36 unit

wonton wrappers

2 cup

peanut oil

for frying

Step 1
~4 min

Wash and dry the Swiss chard (or beet/spinach greens).

Step 2
~4 min

If the leaves are large, remove the stems and roughly chop them.

Step 3
~4 min

Blanch the leaves in boiling, salted water for 15 seconds.

Step 4
~4 min

Drain the leaves completely, pressing out excess water.

Step 5
~4 min

Brown the pine nuts in a hot pan for a few minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Mix the leaves with mashed hard-boiled eggs, currants, and pine nuts.

Step 7
~4 min

Season with curry powder, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

Step 8
~4 min

Place a tablespoon of the stuffing in the center of each wonton wrapper.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 9
~4 min

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.

Step 10
~4 min

Fold into a triangle and crimp the edges with a fork.

Step 11
~4 min

Place the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or freeze until ready to fry.

Step 12
~4 min

Heat 2 inches of peanut or vegetable oil in a wok to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 13
~4 min

Fry about 5 turnovers at a time on both sides for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Step 14
~4 min

Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure to drain the Swiss chard well to prevent soggy turnovers.

Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Algeria

Cultural Significance

Often served during special occasions and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ramadan
Eid

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100