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Chinese Recipe : Date Crisp (Dessert)

This is a Southern Chinese recipe

Ingredients:

• 30 dates, pitted
• 30 walnuts halves
• 30 wonton skins
• 1 ½ tbsps brown sugar
• Oil for deep frying
• 3 tbsps confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Fill each date with a walnut half. Place each date on a wonton skin and add a pinch of sugar. Moisten the edges of the skin, roll and seal by twisting the ends.
2. Heat the oil to 160°C/325°F. Deep-fry the rolls until golden brown; do not overcook.
3. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper and sprinkle with icing (confectioners') sugar. Allow to cool before serving as a dessert.

Note: Use Chinese red dates (jujubes) if available.