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awesome low fat baked pork & apple wontons

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Okay, I’m in the Julia Childs school of thought, and it goes something like this: You can never have enough butter and cream. I’m not sure if she really said that, but many of her recipes emulate that philosophy. With that said, I do have some recipes that are tasty; plus they are relatively low in fat and calories. And this just happens to be one of them. Tasty bits of apple and pork, nestled inside a wonton wrapper, and baked not fried. And with all great taste, you don't have to tell your guests that they're low fat. So you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield 8 (3 per person)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For awesome low fat baked pork & apple wontons

  • 24
    wonton wrappers
  • 1 md
    egg, beaten
  • THE FILLING
  • 2 tsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 md
    scallion, chopped, about 1 ounce
  • 7 oz
    lean ground pork
  • 1 md
    granny smith apple, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    currants, raisins, or dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp
    plum sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    oyster sauce
  • THE DIPPING SAUCE
  • 2 oz
    tamari, or light soy sauce
  • 2 oz
    rice vinegar, unflavored
  • a drop or two of sesame oil, hot sesame oil, if you're feeling lucky

How To Make awesome low fat baked pork & apple wontons

  • 1
    Combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a small bowl, and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • 3
    Add the scallion, and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the pork, and continue to cook for an additional 2 or 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Add the grated apple, and continue to cook until all the meat is browned, about 3 or 4 minutes.
  • 6
    Remove the pan from the heat, and then incorporate the plum and oyster sauces, and the currents (raisins, dried cranberries). Allow the sauce to cool slightly before proceeding.
  • 7
    Chef’s Note: What are currants? Currants are dried, dark red, seedless grapes. They are dried to produce a black, tiny shrivelled, flavor-packed bit. Currants are known as Zante currants in the States.
  • 8
    Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean dry surface, and then add about 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture to the center of the wrapper, and brush the edges lightly with egg.
  • 9
    Chef’s Note: There are about as many way to fold a wonton wrapper, as there are stars in the sky. The easiest way would be to fold the bottom half over the top to create a triangle, and then bring in the side corners, as if they are two arms hugging.
  • 10
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
  • 11
    Place wontons on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • So yummy
    12
    Serve immediately with the dipping sauce, if using.
  • 13
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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