DEEP FRIED DATE-FILLED WONTONS 8 oz (250 g) pitted dates, finely chopped 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped almonds, cashews, or walnuts 1 Tbs (15 ml) orange juice, or more if needed 1 tsp (5 ml) Chinese five spice powder* The zest if 1 lemon, finely grated 48 wonton wrappers* Oil for deep frying Powdered (confectioner's) sugar for dusting (optional) Ground cinnamon for dusting (optional) * Available in finer supermarkets and Asian specialty shops Mix together the chopped dates, nuts, orange juice, five spice powder, and lemon zest, adding more orange juice if necessary to make the mixture moist enough to hold together. Form the date mixture into small cylinders about 1/4 inch (1 cm) wide and 1/2 inch (2 cm) long. Place the date rolls diagonally on the wonton wrappers and roll up into a tube. Twist the ends of the tube, forming a shape like a Christmas cracker. Heat the oil to a temperature of 350F (180C) and fry in batches of 6 to 8 at a time, turning as necessary, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar and/or cinnamon if desired. Makes 48 fritters, to serve 8 to 10.
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