Chinese Bhel

Chinese Bhel is a favorite appetizer for us. We never miss this whenever we go to an Indo-Chinese  restaurant. It's very quick and easy to make at home also. Just make sure you buy the crispy wonton strips that are mixed in with the bhel.

 Here I have given three methods where you can use the wonton strips. Choose whichever is easy for you. It can be served as a starter in parties; can be served instead of salads or as an evening snack for your kids to make them eat their veggies. Go for it, I promise you, you won't regret because it's so light and refreshing. 

INGREDIENTS:

Serves : 4

1/4 portion of a small red cabbage

2 Carrots

2 Lettuce Leaves

2 Spring Onions

1 Celery Stick With Leaves

2 Cups Chinese Wonton Strips (Recipe follows)

Sauce:

4 Tablespoons Soysauce

2 Tablespoons Ketchup

1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar

1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1/8 Teaspoon Salt

METHOD:

 Mix all the ingredients for sauce.Place a pan over low flame and heat until sugar dissolves and everything is mixed through. Keep aside.

   Clean and cut all the vegetables into thin strips.

  

 In a mixing bowl place all the vegetables along with the wonton strips. Pour the prepared sauce and mix them thoroughly. Check for salt now and add if you prefer. Plate and serve. 

This serves well as a starter or can be served instead of salad. 

Wonton Strips:

1 Cup All Purpose Flour 

1/6 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Cup Oil

1/4 Cup Water 

    In a mixing bowl, mix together flour and salt along with a teaspoon of oil. Now add water little by little to make a firm ball and knead well.

Roll them into thin discs and cut them them into thin strips.

Heat oil in a deep pan and keep the flame at medium. When the oil is hot enough throw the strips into the oil and fry until light golden about 4 minutes stirring them inbetween. Drain them in a paper towel layered bowl and let it cool.

OR

5 Sheets Frozen Egg Roll

1/4 Cup Oil

   Unfold the frozen egg roll sheets and cut them into thin strips. Heat oil in a pan and fry them until light golden. Drain off the excess oil and let it cool.

You can also bake them to crisp at 350 degree farenheit for about 8 mins. Time varies depending on your oven.

OR

Buy any chinese wonton strip packs from your grocery isle. The job is pretty quick.