This is
the sweet version of deep-fried wontans. Makes a truly scrumptious dessert.
Ingredients
30 pieces
Wontan wrappers
25 pieces
Dried dates, stoned and roughly chopped
65 g
Walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp
Light brown sugar
1
Egg, beaten
-
Oil for deep-frying
-
Pinch of ground cinnamon
-
Icing sugar for dusting
-
Fresh mint sprigs for decoration (optional)
Method :
In a bowl, combine the chopped dates and walnuts
and add in the sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
Lay a wontan wrapper on a flat surface, add a
spoonful of the filling to the center of the wrapper, then brush the edges with beaten egg
and cover with a second wrapper.
Press the edges together lightly in order to
seal. Continue for the remaining filling.
Heat sufficient oil in a wok to approx. 1800C /
3500F.
Lower the wontan packets gently into the wok and
deep-fry until golden brown. Fry a few at a time, do not overcrowd the wok.
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on kitchen
papper.
Served warm and dusted with icing sugar with
mint sprig for decoration.
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