Golden Chorizo-Lime Dumplings

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, cook chorizo on medium-low heat until cooked through, roughly 6-8 minutes. Add tomatillo, lime zest, garlic and chili to skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes until flavors have married. Remove from heat and add cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is soft (no need for it to be completely melted). Let cool for 3 minutes.
2. In a food processor, pour chorizo mixture in and process until a paste is formed. Add cilantro and pulse twice. Set aside and let cool for a few minutes.
3. In a dutch oven, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat.
4. While oil is heating up, line up wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Just work with 10 at a time instead of trying them to do all at one time. Place a small bowl filled with water next to the 'wrapper prep station'.
5. Spoon one tablespoon into the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger in the small water bowl set up in the previous step and moisten all 4 sides of each wrapper to fold. I like to fold these envelope style by pulling two of the opposite sides to the middle and folding them over each other. Fold each of the other sides to the middle and secure. Here is a great reference if you have trouble: http://foodformyfamily.com/recipes/the-art-of-folding-cream-cheese-wontons-my-methods
6. Carefully drop the completed dumplings into the oil. Cook 15-30 seconds on the first side then flip to make sure both sides are fried. Fry until golden. Remove to a plate covered with a paper towel to degrease a bit.
7. Repeat prep and cooking instructions with second batch. Serve warm.