Chinese Firecrackers

"This is from Betty Crocker's Low-fat Cooking. I made it for a class once & it turned great, so I thought I would share..."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 12mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
14 firecrakers
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 12 lb ground turkey breast
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 12 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste or 1 tablespoon chili puree
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 14 sheets phyllo dough
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 34 cup sweet and sour sauce
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directions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook turkey, cabbage, carrot and onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in chili paste.
  • Mix wine and cornstarch; stir into turkey mixture.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Heat oven to 375 degreesF.
  • Cut stack of phyllo sheets crosswise in half. Cover with waxed paper, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
  • Place 1 half-sheet of phyllo on flat surface. Brush with small amount of oil. Top with second half-sheet of phyllo.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture on short end of phyllo; shape mixture into about 4-inch log.
  • Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture.
  • Twist phyllo 1 inch from each end to make firecracker shape.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture.
  • Brush firecrackers with remaining oil.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown.
  • Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.

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  1. I did play with this recipe a little to suit our tastes but we loved it. I added a little oyster sauce, sesame oil, sherry but no wine, and a sprinkle of mirin. I also added a little extra chili garlic sauce. My family loved these. They are easy to make as well. Thanks for the recipe.
     
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