Caribbean Wontons
Caribbean Wontons might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 24. One serving contains 209 calories, 1g of protein, and 17g of fat. A mixture of oil, walnuts, marshmallow creme, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. This recipe is typical of Central American cuisine. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.
Instructions
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the coconut, banana, walnuts and pineapple. Fold in marshmallow creme.
Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.
Place 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons, a few at a time, for 15-20 seconds on each side or until golden brown.
Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pureed strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Strain mixture, reserving sauce; discard seeds.
Sprinkle wontons with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon.
Recommended wine: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Riesling are great choices for Caribbean. You'll want to opt for wines with a bit of sweetness when dealing with spicy Caribbean dishes. Serve these wines chilled so they're even more refreshing. You could try Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer Reserve. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 29 dollars per bottle.
Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer Reserve
Gold yellow and clear color. Expressive floral nose with some roses hints, fragrances of apricot and tropical fruits. Supple and fresh, complex and rich but still elegant and food friendly due to its freshness. Aromas of exotic fruits and different spices and a peppery/ginger finish. Gastronomic Gewurztraminer with surprising of dry finish.Happy match for fish in spicy sauces (ginger sauce, sea bass with fennel), smoked salmon, appreciated with sweet and sour dishes, spicy cuisines (Thaï, Indian or Chinese) as well as strong cheeses as Munster, Epoisse, Blue cheese or Brie de Meaux.