Recipe: Won-Ton Treats

Walnut Filling, Date Filling or 1/2 cup almond paste
16 (3-inch) round won-ton wrappers 
1 egg, beaten slightly
2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon filling in center of each won-ton
wrapper. Brush egg around edge of each wrapper. Fold in half;
lightly press edges together to seal. With finger tips, slightly
flatten filling. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an 8-inch skillet
over medium heat. Fry won tons on each side until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar. Makes 16 won
tons.

Walnut Filling:
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon peel

In a small bowl, combine walnuts, honey and lemon peel.

[Finger Foods, by Mable Hoffman; 1989, HPBooks, Los Angeles CA; pg 116.]

[Let me know if you want the Date Filling recipe.]

[The round won-ton wrappers are sold as "Golden Dragon Gyoza Skin" 
by Nanka Seimen.] 

Chaz Baden, P.O. Box 17522, Anaheim CA 92817; (310) 542-5849.
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