Appetizer
– “Cigars”
Contributed by:
Veronica Helen Hart
(veronicahhart.com)
Humorous Thrillers
Story behind the recipe – During my Middle East – Africa experiences I came across these nifty little appetizers at a private party. When I asked how to make them, my host explained that was the cook’s job, but he would ask her to give me the recipe. When it turned out to be so simple, I couldn’t resist thereafter serving them to my guests as appetizers or cocktail party canapés. If you want to impress your guests, never let on how simple this recipe is.
What you’ll need – Wontons enough for four or five per person, a package of herb flavored goat cheese, cooking oil. (We used to season the cheese ourselves, but wonderful varieties of seasoned cheeses are available at almost every grocery store in the U.S.)
Steps to the process
- Let cheese soften.
- Spoon a small amount of cheese into a wonton and then roll the wonton lengthwise so it resembles a cigar shape.
- Heat oil in non-stick fry pan.
- Drop cigars in heated oil and cook until golden on all sides.
- Drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve warm.
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