Jamaican Beef Potstickers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion  
• 3/4 teaspoon curry powder  
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme  
• 4 cups vegetable oil, divided  
• 1/2 pound ground beef  
• Hot sauce  
• About 30 wonton wrappers  

Preparation

Cook scallion, onion, curry powder, and thyme in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beef and bread crumbs and cook until meat is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with hot sauce. Cool. 

Put a rounded teaspoon filling in center of a wrapper. Lightly brush edge of wrapper with water, then fold in half (diagonally if square) and press to seal. Form remaining dumplings. 

Heat 1 inch oil to 350°F in a 12-inch skillet. Fry dumplings in 3 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.