Firecrackers

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
Vegetable oil, for
Deep-frying
½ cup Dates, chopped
¼ cup Walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon Each orange zest and juice
8 smalls Wonton wrappers
Confectioners' sugar, for
Garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a wok or deep fryer to 360 degrees F. Combine dates, walnuts, orange zest and juice. Lay out wonton wrappers with a point facing you, top with a small spoonful of date mixture and roll away from you into a tight cylinder; it will look like a little cigarette.

Fry, in batches if necessary, until golden; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Yield: 8 pieces

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