Wontons, a quintessential Chinese delicacy, are small, delectable dumplings filled with savory ingredients and wrapped in thin, tender dough. Their versatility allows them to be enjoyed in a myriad of ways, from steaming to boiling, frying, and even serving in soups. Each cooking method imparts a unique texture and flavor to these delightful treats. This comprehensive guide provides detailed recipes for preparing wontons using various techniques, ensuring you can create these culinary gems at home with ease. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect wonton dough, exploring different filling options, and mastering the art of folding and cooking these delicate parcels. Whether you prefer the classic steamed wontons, crispy fried wontons, or wonton soup brimming with umami-rich broth, this guide has you covered. Embark on a culinary journey to savor the authentic flavors of wontons, bringing a taste of Chinese tradition to your table.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM CHEESE WONTONS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 24 wontons
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the dipping sauce: Mix together the honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
- For the wontons: In the bowl of a mixer (or you can do it by hand), mix together the cream cheese, Sriracha and green onions until totally combined (scrape the mixer bowl if necessary). In a separate bowl, mix together the egg and 1/2 cup water.
- One at a time, assemble the wontons: Place approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on one corner of a wonton wrapper. Use your finger to "paint" the egg wash all around the edges of the wrapper. Roll the wrapper on a diagonal, starting with the cream cheese corner and stopping when half the wrapper is rolled and the cream cheese mixture is inside. Bring up the 2 ends and use the egg wash to stick them together. Allow the remaining pointed end to naturally tuck backward. (The wontons should resemble tortellini.) As you work, place the assembled wontons under plastic wrap or a light towel to keep them from drying out.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan or medium skillet until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers just under 350 degrees F. (You don't want the oil too hot or it will burn the wontons! Experiment with a spare sheet of wonton wrappers to check.)
- In batches of 4 or 5 at a time, fry the wontons for 45 seconds to 1 minute, flipping carefully midway through to make sure they brown evenly. Remove them when you think they still could stand to slightly brown a teeny bit more (because they will slightly brown in the seconds after you remove them from the pan!). Drain the wontons on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining batches.
- It's best to wait 5 to 10 minutes before serving the wontons, as the cream cheese filling can be quite hot. Serve with the dipping sauce.
CRISPY WONTONS
Wontons are easy to make, and the distinctive Asian flavors of the pork filling make them an appetizer everyone will crave.
Provided by Kikkoman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kikkoman
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine pork, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and ginger in medium bowl; mix well. Place 1/2 teaspoonful pork mixture in center of each wonton skin. Fold wonton skin over filling to form a triangle. Turn top of triangle down to meet fold. Turn over; moisten 1 corner with water. Overlap opposite corner over moistened corner; press together firmly.
- Heat oil in wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry wontons, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes, or until brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ketchup and mustard or sweet & sour sauce, as desired.
WON TONS
These won tons are easy and amazingly good. Trick all of your friends into thinking you are a gourmet in just 20 minutes! Please note! Won tons are best when they are eaten directly after cooking. This recipe can be made in advance, however wait to fry them until just before serving. Wasabi can be found in many common grocery stores and Asian grocery stores.
Provided by Danielle Tarango
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine mustard, soy sauce and wasabi until the wasabi has dissolved. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place cream cheese in a large bowl (preferably chilled metal). Mix in crab meat, onion, water chestnuts and parsley. Place one spoonful of the mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper. Bring points of the wrapper together (in a triangular shape) and pinch the edges closed. If the edges do not stick together, wet your fingertips lightly with water and pinch the ends together again (this will help to hold the won ton together).
- Heat oil in a large skillet. When oil is hot, place won tons (approximately 6 at a time) into hot oil. Remove the won tons when they are golden brown. Drain them on a paper towel lined tray. Repeat this process until all won tons are fried. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 853.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
AIR FRYER BEEF WONTONS
This air-fried version of one of our family's favorite recipes is low on guilt while still crispy and satisfying. We serve ours with soy sauce for dipping.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, green onions, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and ginger in a bowl; mix well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place several of the wonton wrappers on a plate or a cutting board without overlapping. Pour some water into a small bowl next to the plate.
- Form about 1 tablespoon of beef mixture into a ball and place on one side of each wrapper. Dip your fingertips in the bowl of water and swipe some water around the edges of the wonton wrappers. Fold the wontons in half so that they form a triangle around the beef mixture. Wet your fingers with additional water and pinch the edges of the wrapper together. Place folded wontons onto plates, making sure they don't overlap, while you assemble the remaining wontons.
- Brush one side of the wontons lightly with sesame oil. Place a single layer of wontons into the air fryer basket, oiled side down. Brush the tops lightly with additional sesame oil.
- Air fry for 4 minutes, then carefully flip the wontons with tongs. Cook on the second side until the wontons are crispy and the edges are golden brown, 3 to 4 more minutes. Transfer wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool while you cook the rest of the wontons in batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 113.6 mg
CHICKEN WONTONS
These boiled chicken wontons are delicately flavored and would go great in a chicken-based soup.
Provided by Jaline
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix chicken, egg, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Scoop about 1 teaspoon chicken mixture and place into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten 2 adjacent edges of the wrapper with water and fold into a triangle. Connect the two lower points of the wrapper and moisten to seal and make a hat shape. Repeat with remaining chicken and wonton wrappers.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Stir wontons into boiling water. Add 1/2 cup cold water and allow water to return to a boil. Repeat boiling with another 1/2 cup cold water. Wontons are ready when chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1098.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRANDMA'S CRISPY PORK WONTONS
Grandma's crispy wontons are filled with pork, celery, carrots and a blend of spices, then deep fried to perfection!
Provided by Lady_Charee
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 1h24m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together the ground pork, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce; mix with your hands until well blended.
- Separate the wonton wrappers and lay them out on a clean surface. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with beaten egg, fold over the filling to form a triangle, and press together to seal. Place the finished wontons on a baking sheet.
- Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Fry the wontons, about 6 at a time, until they turn golden brown and float to the top, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Choose wonton wrappers wisely: Select good-quality wonton wrappers that are thin and pliable, making them easier to fold and seal. Thicker wrappers can be challenging to work with and might not cook evenly.
- Avoid overstuffing: Don't overcrowd the wontons with filling. Overstuffed wontons can be difficult to fold properly and might break apart during cooking.
- Use a damp cloth to keep the wrappers moist: As you work, cover the wonton wrappers with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out. This will make them more flexible and less likely to crack when folding.
- Seal the wontons tightly: Ensure the wontons are sealed tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking. Use a little bit of water or egg wash on the edges of the wrapper before folding to help seal them securely.
- Cook the wontons in a large pot of boiling water: Use a large pot to ensure the wontons have enough space to move around and cook evenly. Bring the water to a boil before adding the wontons to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Do not overcrowd the pot: Avoid overcrowding the pot with wontons, as this can cause them to stick together and cook unevenly. Cook the wontons in batches if necessary.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the wontons from the water: When the wontons are cooked, remove them from the pot using a slotted spoon. This will help drain the excess water and prevent the wontons from becoming soggy.
- Serve hot: Wontons are best served hot. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, chili sauce, or vinegar.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create delicious and satisfying wontons at home. Experiment with different fillings and cooking methods to find your favorite combinations. Whether you prefer boiled, fried, or steamed wontons, these versatile dumplings are a tasty and enjoyable addition to any meal. Enjoy the process of making wontons, and savor the delicious results of your efforts!
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