deep fried date-filled wontons
Deep-Fried Date-Filled Wontons 8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped almonds, cashews or walnuts 1 tablespoon orange juice, or more if needed 1 teaspoon Chinese fiv...
Ingredients
- 8ouncepitted dates, finely chopped
- 1/4cupchopped almonds, cashews or walnuts
- 1tablespoonorange juice, or more if needed
- 1teaspoonchinese five spice powder*
- 48wonton wrappers*
Directions
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Deep-Fried Date-Filled Wontons 8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped almonds, cashews or walnuts 1 tablespoon orange juice,
- 2
Form the date mixture into small cylinders about 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch long
- 3
Place the date rolls diagonally on the wonton wrappers and roll up into a tube
- 4
Twist the ends of the tube, forming a shape like a Christmas cracker
- 5
Heat the oil to a temperature of 350 degrees F and fry in batches of 6 to 8 at a time, turning as necessary, until golden brown
- 6
Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar and/or cinnamon if desired
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Makes 48 fritters, to serve 8 to 10.