awesome low fat baked pork & apple wontons

Name: Awesome Low Fat Baked Pork & Apple Wontons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 24 - wonton wrappers; 1 medium egg, beaten; ## THE FILLING; 2 teaspoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium scallion, chopped, about 1 ounce; 7 ounce(s) lean ground pork; 1 medium granny smith apple, grated; 1 tablespoon(s) currants, raisins, or dried cranberries; 1 tablespoon(s) plum sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) oyster sauce; ## THE DIPPING SAUCE; 2 ounce(s) tamari, or light soy sauce; 2 ounce(s) rice vinegar, unflavored; - a drop or two of sesame oil, hot sesame oil, if you're feeling lucky

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 26, 2014

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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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 8 (3 per person)

Ingredients

24 - wonton wrappers
1 medium egg, beaten
THE FILLING
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium scallion, chopped, about 1 ounce
7 ounces lean ground pork
1 medium granny smith apple, grated
1 tablespoon currants, raisins, or dried cranberries
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
THE DIPPING SAUCE
2 ounces tamari, or light soy sauce
2 ounces 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

Step 1

Combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a small bowl, and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
Step 3

Add the scallion, and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4

Add the pork, and continue to cook for an additional 2 or 3 minutes.
Step 5

Add the grated apple, and continue to cook until all the meat is browned, about 3 or 4 minutes.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 10

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
Step 11

Place wontons on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 12

Serve immediately with the dipping sauce, if using.
Step 13

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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