Honing Wentelteefjes Food

BEEF WELLINGTON FRIED WONTONS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in mushrooms and wine. Cook until mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes; add to beef. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper., Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Combine egg and water. Moisten wonton edges with egg mixture; fold opposite corners over filling and press to seal. , In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, until golden brown, 60-90 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm., Freeze option: Place filled wontons on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until they're firm, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook as directed.

WENTELTEEFJES (FRENCH TOAST THE DUTCH WAY)

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the milk with the lightly beaten eggs, a pinch of salt, the icing sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
• Remove the crusts from the bread, and lay the slices in a shallow dish.
• Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a skillet and fry the bread slices on both sides until golden, being careful they don't break.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra icing sugar and cinnamon.