Ingredients:
Filling:
8 ounces smoked ham, not sliced but in one piece
3 1/2 ounces green or spring onions, sliced on the diagonal
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Pastry:
1 pound plain flour
6 tablespoons cooking oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
approximately 1 1/2 cups warm water
oil for deep frying
Method:
1.A fully cooked smoked ham does not need soaking.
2.Steam the ham for 30 minutes.
3.Allow to cool, and then mince, cutting the meat into tiny pieces.
4.In a large bowl, combine the minced ham with the green onions, sugar, and sesame oil.
5.To make the pastry, place the flour, cooking oil, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
6.Mix with an electric mix or by hand with a wooden spoon, slowly adding the warm water.
7.Knead the ingredients together until you have a pliable dough.
8.Separate into two equal portions.
9.On a floured work surface, roll out each half of dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
10.Cut the dough into 3 inch squares.
11.Place a tablespoon of filling in the center, and wrap in an envelope shape.
12.Press the edges to seal firmly.
13Heat wok and add oil for deep frying.
14.Carefully slide in a few of the pastries at a time.
15.Deep fry until they turn golden and crispy, turning once.
16.Drain on paper towels. Cool and serve.
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