Fried Wontons 炸雲吞

Crispy golden fried wontons filled with a savory mixture of minced pork and shrimp, often served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. A popular Cantonese appetizer or snack.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 200g minced pork
• 100g shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water chestnuts, finely diced (optional)
• 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• 1 egg white
• 50 wonton wrappers
• Oil for deep frying

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the minced pork, shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, water chestnuts, green onions, and egg white. Mix well in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky.
2. Place a wonton wrapper in your palm. Put a small spoonful of the filling in the center. Lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling into a triangle, then bring the two bottom corners together and overlap them, sealing with a dab of water to form the classic wonton shape. Repeat for all wrappers.
3. In a deep pot or wok, heat the oil for deep frying over medium-high heat until it reaches about 170-180°C (340-350°F).
4. Carefully add a batch of wontons to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
5. Remove the fried wontons with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.

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