Fried Won Tons

Ingredients :
500g won ton skins
250g ground pork
250g fresh prawns
4 mushrooms (Shitake or Black mushrooms)
8 water chestnuts, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 small eggs, beaten
pinch pepper
1 tsp salt
vegetable oil for frying

Method :
Shell and devein prawns and finely chop.
Finely chop the mushrooms (if dried mushrooms are used, soak in warm water for 20 – 30 minutes first).
Mix the prawns, pork, mushrooms, water chestnuts, spring onions, half of the beaten eggs and all of the seasonings.

Wrapping :
Place won ton skins on working surface and place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each skin.
Dip a little of the beaten egg onto one corner and fold to the opposite corner, pressing to seal. Moisten one of the other corners and seal with the opposite corner – should look something like a nurses hat.

Frying :
Heat 4 cups of oil in wok or suitably-sized saucepan. Fry the wrapped won tons until golden brown (should take about 2 minutes). Turn over once. Drain and serve hot.

Should yield about 60 -70 - Great snack for a party!!

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