cilantro pesto won ton bites w/spicy peanut dipping sauce

Name: Cilantro Pesto Won Ton Bites w/spicy peanut dipping sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) hot italian sausage (casing removed); 4 clove(s) garlic; 3/4 cup(s) cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese (fresh no the canned kind); 1/3 cup(s) walnuts; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 package(s) won ton skins (about 40); ## SPICY PEANUT SAUCE; 1 cup(s) creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup(s) soy sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice

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Lisa 'Gayle' Goff

Chula Vista, CA

Updated on Jul 18, 2011

I have been on a bit of a cilantro kick lately to the chagrin of my close friend and taste tester V. who really doesn't care for cilantro, this is another yummy appetizer I wanted to share.

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Ingredients

1/2 pound hot italian sausage (casing removed)
4 cloves garlic
3/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh no the canned kind)
1/3 cup walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package won ton skins (about 40)
SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice

How To Make cilantro pesto won ton bites w/spicy peanut dipping sauce

Step 1

(Won Ton Bites) Combine all ingredients (except won ton skins) in a food processor, pulse until well combined and chopped.

Step 2

place 1 spoonful in the center of a won ton skin
Step 3

moisten 2 of the edges of the won ton skin with a little water, fold over into a triangle shape crimping the edges
Step 4

Repeat with remaining filling and skins
Step 5

Fry in small batches in oil over med-high heat until golden brown (it takes about 1 minute) Drain on paper towels and serve with spicy peanut sauce or any sauce of your choice I LOVE Mae Ploy sauce (its sweet, garlicy and slightly spicy)
Step 6

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Step 7

(Spicy Peanut Sauce Instructions) Whisk all ingredients together until well blended, le sit while you are preparing the Won Tons so the flavors meld well.
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