Chinese Firecrackers
Ready In: 35 mins
Yields: 14 appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon safflower oil
- 1⁄2 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cabbage (finely chopped)
- 1⁄2 cup carrot (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 14 sheets frozen phyllo dough, leaves 13x9-inch (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1 teaspoon safflower oil
Directions
- Heata 1tsp. oil in 10 inch skillet.
- Cook ground turkey, cabbage, carrot, and onions in oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until turkey is done and veggies are tender crisp; stir in paste.
- Mix wine and cornstarch ; stirring into turkey mixture.
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cut phyllo leaves crosswise in half. Cover with damp cloth to keep from drying out.
- Place 1 piece phyllo on flat surface, brush with small amount of oil', top with 2nd piece phyllo.
- Place about 2 TBS turkey mixture on short end of phyllo; shape into about 4" log.
- Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture. Twist phyllo 1" from each end to form firecracker shape.
- Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture.
- Brush firecrackers with remaining oil.
- Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 18-22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve with sweet and sour sauce.
Did you Make This?
Tell us how it came out or how you tweaked it, add your photos, or get help.
Show Off