Caprese Pockets

By susanwadle

Ingredients

• oil for frying
• 16 round wonton (gyoza/potsticker) wrappers
• 4 ounces of mozzarella sliced into 4 slices, then halved (8 total pieces)
• 1 – 2 roma tomatoes cut into 8 slices
• 8 basil leaves
• kosher salt
• water for sealing

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from lifesambrosia.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pan or pot.
To assemble the pockets, place 1 slice of mozzarella on a wonton wrapper, top with 1 tomato slice and 1 basil leaf. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Dip your finger in the water and run it along the outer edges of the wrapper. Place another wrapper on top and gently press the edges of the wrappers together to enclose the filling completely. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Once oil reaches 350 degrees, fry pockets in batches until golden brown. About 2 – 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Allow to cool for several minutes. Serve.