Wontons
If you've got pork, carrots and celery, you're most of the way to this Chinese pork: about 65 minutes of cooking across 8 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
How to make it
- Combine pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vegetables in a bowl.
- Separate wonton skins.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton.
- Brush water on 2 borders of the skin, covering 1/4 inch from the edge.
- Fold skin over to form a triangle, sealing edges.
- Pinch the two long outside points together.
- Heat oil to 450 degrees and fry 4 to 5 at a time until golden.
- Drain and serve with sauce.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
What to serve with Wontons
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Szechuan Beef Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Wontons take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 8 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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