Crispy golden brown packages filled with a juicy meat filling deep fried to perfection. This wonton recipe is quick and easy. Bet you can’t eat just one.
You can’t go to any family potluck, baby lū’au, or get together without some yummy pupus. Wontons make for the ultimate pupu. Perfectly portioned sized packages that can be eaten without any utensils. Take these to your next party and be welcomed back again and again.
Looking for another appetizer? Check out my recipe for edamame hummus.
What are wonton?
Wontons are Chinese dumplings. Square shaped dough wrappers are filled with meat, veggies, and spices, then deep fried. Anything deep fried is amazing right? You can also boil and add to soups.
Where can I find wonton wrappers?
These are usually in the refrigerated section of your local grocery stores.
What type of fillings can be used in wontons?
- Pork
- Beef
- Shrimp
- Really. . .anything your heart desires
You can eat wontons plain or dip in
- Sweet thai chili sauce
- Shoyu
- Sweet and sour sauce
How do you store wonton?
Wontons are best eaten fresh. If by some miraculous reason there are leftovers, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. When ready to eat, reheat in the toaster oven or fry again to bring back the crunch. You can also freeze the wrapped wontons before they are fried. Be sure to lay the wonton flat when freezing to prevent sticking.
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How to make wonton?
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Heat oil in a wok or pot on medium high to about 350-375F. In a large mixing bowl combine beef, pork, green onion, kamaboko, water chestnut, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Use your finger tip to spread a small amount of water along two edges of the wonton wrapper. Bring the opposite corners together forming a triangle and firmly press the edges to seal. Place wonton in oil and fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes each side. Remove wonton and place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Serve immediately.
Wonton
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or pot on medium high to about 350-375F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine beef, pork, green onion, kamaboko, water chestnut, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Use your finger tip to spread a small amount of water along two edges of the wonton wrapper. Bring the opposite corners together forming a triangle and firmly press the edges to seal.
- Place wonton in oil and fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes each side.
- Remove wonton and place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Serve immediately.
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Absolutely one of the best movie or football snacks ever. Crispy, crunchy and hearty with excellent textures. Can’t wait to make them again!
Delicious little crispy wontons with great umami flavor. I love the addition of kamaboko.
Love this!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!