Fig and Goat Cheese Wontons
Recipe created by Debra Ponzek, coauthor of The Summer House Cookbook
Figs and goat cheese do a sweet and tangy tango in this delectable finger food.
Ingredients:
Makes 40 wontons
- 3 ounces dried figs
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1/2 cup port wine
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1 teaspoon honey
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80 wonton skins
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3 ounces soft mild goat cheese , softened
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1 egg , lightly beaten
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4 cups vegetable oil
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, bring figs, port, and honey to a simmer and cook until most of wine is reduced, about 15 minutes. Pour mixture into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
Place 8 wonton skins on a work surface. Fill center of each with 1/2 teaspoon fig mixture and 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Brush edges with egg, place another wonton skin on top, and press edges together lightly. With a cookie cutter, cut out a 2-inch round. Press down around filled area of wonton. Repeat with remaining wonton skins and fillings.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil to 375°. Add wontons, 3 or 4 at a time, and fry until golden brown on each side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels..