Spam Gau Gee

Submitted by Chilicat

"Another tribute to the unofficial State Lunch Meat of Hawaii. Gau gee and won tons can be frozen uncooked, then fried as you need them. From the Nu'uanu Congregational Church's 1985 Centennial Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) can Spam, grated
• 1 1⁄2 cups water chestnuts, chopped
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon msg (optional)
• 1 (4 3/4 ounce) package wonton wrappers

directions

1. Mix all ingredients except wrapper. Place 1 teaspoon of this mixture on each wrapper; dampen edges with water and fold to seal.
2. Deep fry in heated oil (350 to 375F.) until a light golden brown.
3. Drain on paper and serve hot.