Spicy Sweet Potato Won Tons
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, 3/4 lb each
- 6 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 cup cilantro
- 6 serrano chiles, seeded, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 32 round won-tons wrappers
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
Bake potatoes at 375F oven for 1 hour, or until very soft. Cut in half, and scrape flesh into bowl. (You should have 2 cups.) Add ginger, cilantro, chiles and salt; mix well. Place 1 tbsp filling in a won-ton wrapper. Brush a little water around the rim of the wrapper, fold in half (forming a half-moon); press edges of won-ton together to seal. Set aside on waxed paper and cover with a damp towel, repeat until the won-tons are filled. Pour oil into a wok; place over medium-high heat until oil sizzles when a drop of water hits it. Reduce heat to medium and using tongs, slip a few won-tons at a time into the oil. Fry for 1 minute,or until the won-tons are golden and slightly puffed. Turn and fry 30-40 seconds. Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining won tons. Serve hot. Serves 8 an appetizer.