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Quick and Easy Wonton Recipe

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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.

cooked wontons

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.

wonton ingredients

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.

wonton filling in a bowl

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
close up wonton

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.

close up cooked wonton opened in half

Other great appetizer dishes to try

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.

cooked wonton

Wonton

Relle Lum
Crispy golden brown packages filled with a juicy meat meat filling deep fried to perfection. This wonton recipe is quick and easy. Bet you can’t eat just one.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Asian
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 cup kamaboko diced
  • 1/4 cup water chestnut diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • canola oil for frying

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 394mgFiber: 1g
Keyword appetizers, wonton
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By on September 21st, 2019

About Relle

Aloha, my name is Relle and welcome to my little home on the internet where I like to share all my favorite Hawaiian recipes (and local ones too).

I am a wife, mom of two, and nurse practitioner here in the beautiful state of Hawai’i. I was born and raised in Hawai’i and I am of native Hawaiian descent. In my spare time I love to cook and bake and I have compiled many of my favorite recipes here for you to enjoy.

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4 thoughts on “Quick and Easy Wonton Recipe”

  1. 5 stars
    Absolutely one of the best movie or football snacks ever. Crispy, crunchy and hearty with excellent textures. Can’t wait to make them again!

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  2. 5 stars
    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!

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