Dried Plum and Ginger WontonsChef Martin Yan of the television show, Yan Can Cook, created these dried plum-filled dessert wontons especially for the California Dried Plum Board, using Taylor Brothers Farms Dried Plums. | ⅓ cup | Chopped walnuts | | 6 | Taylor Brothers dried plums, coarsely chopped | | 3 Tablespoons | Chopped crystallized ginger | | 1 Tablespoon | Grated lemon peel | | 2 teaspoons | Butter, softened | | 24 | Wonton wrappers | | Water, as needed | | Cooking oil for frying | | Powdered sugar, optional | | In small bowl, combine walnuts, dried plums, ginger, lemon peel and butter until well mixed.
For each wonton, brush 1 wrapper with water. Place 1 teaspoon dried plum mixture onto center. Fold diagonally in half to form a triangle; seal edge, pressing to remove air pockets. Pull together two opposite corners to overlap, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
To prevent drying, cover filled wontons with a dry towel.
In wok or 2-quart saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Add wontons, a few at a time, and fry 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Serve hot or cold, sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired.
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