Deep Fried Date-Filled Wontons

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Deep Fried Date-Filled Wontons

 

8 ozs. pitted dates, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped almonds, cashews, or walnuts

1 tbsp. orange juice, or more if needed

1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder

zest of 1 lemon, finely grated

48 wonton wrappers

oil for deep frying

powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

ground cinnamon for dusting (optional)

 

Mix together the chopped dates, nuts, orange juice, five-spice powder, and

lemon zest, adding more orange juice if necessary to make the mixture moist

enough to hold together. Form the date mixture into small cylinders about

1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch long. Place the date rolls diagonally on the

wonton wrappers and roll up into a tube. Twist the ends of the tube, forming

a shape like a Christmas cracker. Heat the oil to a temperature of 350

degrees and fry in batches of 6 to 8 at a time, turning as necessary, until

golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar and/or

cinnamon if desired.

Makes 48 fritters.