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SPICY SWEET POTATO WON TONS

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

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.

Printable version: potato-wontons.txt.