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BASIL AND BRIE WONTONS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY
INGREDIENTS

1 pack sqaure wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
2 shallots, minced
1 tbs fresh ginger, minced
10 oz brie cheese, rind removed
2 cups fresh basil, chiffonade (cut into thin strips)
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
oil for frying

PROCEDURE

Saute the shallots and ginger in the olive oil until transluscent. In a food processor, combine the brie, basil, sauteed shallots and ginger, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth. Make sure the filling is well seasoned and add more basil if desired. Place half teaspoon of filling in the middle of each wonton wrapper, brush with an egg wash (or plain water around the edge and make a "beggar's purse" by pulling up the sides and "pinching" the middle. Make as many as desired. Flash fry at 350 F making sure the wontons don't get too crispy. Use mango chutney as your dipping sauce.

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