Deep Fried Wontons

submitted by amanda

8 ounces pitted dates
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, cashews or almonds
Rind of 1 large lemon, finely grated
1 tablespoon orange juice, or as needed
1 (8-ounce) package wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Powdered sugar for dusting

Chop dates finely and combine with the chopped nuts, lemon rind and orange
juice, mixing well. Add a little more orange juice if mixture is too dry
to hold together. Form the date mixture into small 1-inch cylinders
(about the width of you little finger). Place it diagonally onto a square
of wonton pastry. Pick up corner of pastry and place it over the filling,
tucking point under. Roll up the wonton into a tube so that the filling is
completely enclosed, then twist the ends of the pastry tube, putting a
finger in the end to keep the shape like a Christmas firecracker.
Continue this procedure until all are made. Heat oil in a wok or deep
fryer until very hot (about 375*F or 190*C). When hot, fry a few wontons
at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted
spoon to a layer of paper towels to absorb excess oil. When cool,
sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Makes about 30.


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