Pancetta Purse With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Aioli - wonton wrappers

Method

• Using a metal fork or wooden spoon, mix cheeses in a bowl until well incorporated.
• Reserve, covered.
• Carefully cut up pancetta into small morsels (pea-sized).
• In a saute' pan or small pot, cook the pieces until crispy.
• Remove using a slotted spoon and dispense on a paper towel covered plate.
• Add pancetta into cheese mixture and stir.
• Reserve.
• Note: The heat from the bacon may melt the cheese a little -- that's okay.
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• Remove 8 wonton wrappers from the packaging and lay them on the counter in one or two rows.
• Next, scoop a heaping teaspoonful onto the center of each wrapper.
• Using a ramekin or small bowl.
• Fill with 2 oz of water.
• Dip a finger into the water and trace along the edge of each wrapper.
• Fold over the top half of the wrapper over the bottom half to form a rectangle,.
• Press and seal the seams with your fingers.
• While holding the wrapper at opposite ends, bring the end together and gently press together the folds to form a "money bag" shape.
• Reserve in refridgerator while you prepare the sauce.
• For the sauce: Place a fresh red bell pepper on the stovetop flame and allow the skin to char.
• Using long tongs to remove from the flame, place in a bowl and cover with plastic for about 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from bowl, peel and discard the skin.
• Then remove the stem and the seeds and also discard.
• Utilizing a blender, place the bell pepper, any liquid from the bowl and puree with the mayonnaise.
• Add water as needed to thin to a sauce consistency.
• Pour into a ramekin or small bowl.
• Frying:If you don't have a fryer, you can use saute' pan and fill with enough vegetable oil to cover the purses halfway.
• Remove purses from refridgerator and place in saute' or fry pan.,.
• Fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• (Note: Oil must be hot enough to sizzle when your pancetta pursed is placed in the oil.
• If it's not, remove and wait a few moments.
• In a deeper fryer, the purses will float to the surface when they are done.
• Remove from oil using a slotted spoon.
• Allow to drain on a paper towel linede plate.
• Serve with sauce and enjoy!