WONTON, STEAMED OR DEEP FRIED

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Wonton is one versatile noodle dumpling. You can serve them as appetizers, have them in soup or as part of a Chinese meal. Serve with a little sweet & sour sauce (unless you are putting them in your soup) They freeze well (before cooking them) so you can do ahead

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 40 Wonton

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package wonton wrappers (sold in any grocery store)
6 dried Chinese mushrooms (or use 5 fresh mushrooms, finely chopped)
3 tablespoons bamboo shoots, finely chopped
4 ounces prawns, finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
8 ounces pork, finely minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic (optional)

Steps:

  • If using dried mushrooms (and these are the best) soak them in hot water for 30 minutes, squeeze out the moisture, discard stems and chop finely.
  • combine remaining ingredients, mix well.
  • put a small amount of filling, about a 1/2 tsp, on each wonton wrap.
  • moisten the edges of the wrap with water and fold over to form a triangle, points should be slightly overlapping and press together.
  • Then bring the two ends together, dab with a little of the filling mixture where they join and seal.
  • You may now deep fry them over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until golden Or you may add them to soup and cook them for about 5 minutes in the soup& serve.
  • Or you may steam them by placing them in a steamer do not layer them, and stem for about 10 minutes.

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