Do you love to occasionally go out to experience fine dining?  Do you love to throw dinner parties for your friends and loved ones?  Do you find yourself serving and eating the same boring starters like prosciutto, finger sandwiches and canapes?  Are you tired of eating conventional appetizers such as soups, vegetable salads and bread?  Do you want to have new and delightful dishes that tantalize your taste buds as well as your eyes?

Today, more and more contemporary restaurants are offering fusion cuisine, a combination of two or more culinary traditions that bring out new and interesting dishes that is sure to whet your adventurous palate.  And one of the fusion cuisine that is becoming popular is the Chitalian culinary art style that is a mixture of Chinese and Italian ingredients and cooking techniques.

One of the Chitalian dishes that is a must-try is the Wonton Ravioli, which provides a new twist in starters, as it brings about new dimension in flavors.  At the same time, it is low-cal that is sure to capture the hearts of those who are calorie-conscious. It is very easy to prepare and the ingredients can easily be bought from any supermarket or grocery store.

Here is a recipe of the Wonton Ravioli that you can surely try at home.

Ingredients

For the ravioli:

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans
1 egg
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoons Italian seasoning (recommended: McCormick)
24 wonton wrappers (recommended: Dynasty)

For the sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (recommended: McCormick)
1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Directions

For the Ravioli:

In a blender, puree together the beans, egg, vinaigrette, cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside.
Working in batches, so the wrappers don’t dry out, lay out 6 to 8 wonton wrappers. Place 1/2 tablespoon of bean mixture in the center of each. Moisten 2 connecting edges of the wonton wrapper with your finger dipped in water.

Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a low boil.

For the sauce:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until it begins to brown and have a nutty aroma. Turn off heat and stir in capers and Italian seasoning.

Working in batches, cook ravioli in boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to hot butter sauce. Add parsley to pan. Use a spoon to coat ravioli with sauce. Transfer to plates and add salt.

Serve immediately garnished with grated Parmesan.

Now that you know how to prepare Wonton Ravioli, why not serve it on your next dinner party?  Your guests are sure to love it as it brings about a new level of dining experience as well as their overall enjoyment of your party.