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Fortune Cookies
Originating in San Francisco's China Town, fortune cookies are a mainstay at any Chinese restaurant.

type: drop
makes: 8

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water

Write fortunes or any witty remark on 8 pieces of paper that measure roughly 3" x 1/4".
In a bowl, sift flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt together.
Add oil and egg white.
Stir until smooth.
Stir in water.
On a lightly greased skillet pour about 1 tablespoon of the batter; spread into a 3"-4" circle.
Cook over low heat about 4 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Turn and cook 1 minute more.
Place cookie on a clean tea towel or potholder.
Work very quickly; place the fortune in the center.
Fold cookie in half and in half again draping cookie over the side of a bowl.
Cool.

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