Yellow Split Pea Wontons - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 package wonton wrappers (round or square)
• 1 cup split peas (yellow or green)
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 cup water (or stock)
• 1 cup onion (yellow; minced)
• 2 tsp ginger (fresh; grated)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• pinch turmeric
• 1 tbsp cilantro (fresh; minced)
• 1 tbsp Thai basil (slivered)
• 1/4 cup carrot (grated)
• 2 green onions (slivered)
• lime zest (if available)
• 2 tsp salt (kosher)
• 1/4 tsp pepper (black; fresh ground, ideally)
• 1 quart grapeseed oil (or vegetable oil; for frying)