Wonton Tarts Food

STRAWBERRY TARTLETS

Steps:

• Brush one side of each wonton wrapper with butter. Place brown sugar in a shallow bowl; press buttered side of wontons into sugar to coat. Press wontons sugared side up into greased muffin cups. , Bake at 325° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , In a small bowl, combine the cheese, honey and orange juice until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each wonton cup. Top with strawberries. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired.

WONTON WRAPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Mix in the water.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center of the mixture and slowly pour in the egg and water. Mix well. If the mixture is too dry, increase the amount of water one teaspoon at a time until a pliable dough has formed.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until elastic. Cut dough into two separate balls. Cover the balls with a damp cloth for a minimum of 10 minutes.
• Cut each ball into four equal pieces. Roll the pieces into 10 1/2 by 10 1/2 inch squares. Cut each into nine 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch squares. Use in any recipe that calls for wonton wrappers.

WONTON TARTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add four wontons, and fry, turning often, until they just begin to get crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove wontons from skillet, and transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining four wontons.
• Sprinkle skillet with the sugar, add four of the partially cooked wontons, and cook until sugar begins to caramelize. Add lemon juice, and cook the wontons, turning often, until crisp and generously coated with caramel, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the wontons to a platter, and repeat process with remaining four wontons. Transfer the wontons to a platter, and let stand to cool.
• Place 1 tablespoon of sour cream on top of each wonton, and arrange six to eight grapes on each. Serve immediately.

EASY APPLE PIE WONTONS

Steps:

• Lay one wonton wrapper on work surface with one point towards you (diamond shape).
• Place 1 tablespoon apple pie filling in center.
• Moisten edges of wrapper on two sides closest to you.
• Fold wrapper in half, forming a triagle. Press to seal edges tightly.
• Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet to 1/4-1/2 inch in depth.
• When hot, add wontons a few at a time.
• Brown on both sides and remove to paper toweling to drain.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and DEVOUR!

SMOKED GOUDA AND HAM APPETIZER TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Stir in cheese, ham and cranberries. Spritz one side of each wonton wrapper with cooking spray. Gently press into miniature muffin cups, coated side up. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each., Bake 10-14 minutes or until crusts are golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh chives if desired; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

WONTON FILLING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Wrap cabbage in a double layer of paper towels; firmly squeeze out excess liquid. Return cabbage to bowl; add pork, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well with a fork. Refrigerate leftover filling up to 2 days.

CRISPY WONTONS

Steps:

• Combine pork, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and ginger in medium bowl; mix well. Place 1/2 teaspoonful pork mixture in center of each wonton skin. Fold wonton skin over filling to form a triangle. Turn top of triangle down to meet fold. Turn over; moisten 1 corner with water. Overlap opposite corner over moistened corner; press together firmly.
• Heat oil in wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry wontons, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes, or until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ketchup and mustard or sweet & sour sauce, as desired.