Chinese Wontons

Cocoa's Note:

These appetizers disappear quickly! They are also great dipped in a mixture of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 50 appetiz ...

• 1 lb ground pork
• 3 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 carrots, finely diced
• 3 stalks celery, finely diced
• 6 green onions, finely diced
• 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• water
• oil (for deep frying)
• your favorite sweet and sour sauce

Directions:

1. Combine pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vegetables in a bowl.
2. Separate wonton skins.
3. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton.
4. Brush water on 2 borders of the skin, covering 1/4 inch from the edge.
5. Fold skin over to form a triangle, sealing edges.
6. Pinch the two long outside points together.
7. Heat oil to 450 degrees and fry 4 to 5 at a time until golden.
8. Drain and serve with sauce.

Reviews

[Susan Aveis]

These are maaaarvelous! I am on WW and made them for a party, and they simply were the talk of the crowd (and 2 points each)! Wonton wrappers found in produce aisle of grocery store. I also tried steaming a few and although the fried ones are better for a party, I held the steamed ones aside for just me! Made a great lunch! Susan

[cakeworks]

These are just fantastic. The only change I made was a little seasoned salt & pretty big shake of red pepper flakes. It added just a little kick that I thought was lacking from the original recipe. Had a large dinner party today - chinese buffet - this was the hit of the party. Thanks for great recipe! Will use over and over!

[ShelleBelleSL]

Delightful recipe! I did a few things differently: 1) I used a beaten egg instead of water to bind the wonton. 2) I fried wontons at 400 degrees for 2 minutes and they turned out puffy, but still good. (My deep fryer doesn't go to 450 degrees!) 3) I left out the ginger for half of the recipe for my mother who hates ginger. The recipe is tastey with and without ginger. 4) I pan fried some of the wontons in oil over medium heat until golden, flipped them, took off heat, covered and steamed for 2 minutes. This method worked well. Thanks for a great recipe, will use again!