*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Ginger-Date Wontons

Recipe By     : Martin Yan's Culinary Journey Through China
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  24                    won-ton wrappers
                        oil for frying
                        filling:
     1/3  cup           chopped walnuts
   6                    medjool dates, pitted -- coarsely chopped
   3      tablespoons   crystallized ginger -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    grated lemon rind
   2      teaspoons     butter -- softened


*The palm date is the one western cooks are familar with, the best of which are
the large, moist, sweet Medjool from California.

Combine filling ingredients and mix well. To make each wonton, place 1 tsp
filling in center of each wrapper; keep remaining wrappers covered. Brush
edges of wrapper with water and fold wrapper in half to form a triangle.
Pinch edges to seal. Pull the corners of the folded side together, moisten
one corner, press to seal. Keep finished wontons covered. Heat oil to 360 at
med-high heat. Deep fry until golden, turning occasionally, 2-3 min. Drain.
Serve hot or cold.

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