**Wontons: A Delectable Journey Through Culinary Delights**
Wontons, a culinary treasure originating from China, have captivated taste buds worldwide with their delicate wrappers and enticing fillings. These versatile dumplings take center stage in numerous delectable dishes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors and textures. From the classic wonton soup, where succulent wontons swim in a fragrant broth, to the tantalizingly crispy fried wontons, every bite promises an unforgettable experience. Let's embark on a culinary journey through three distinct wonton recipes that showcase the versatility and global influence of this beloved dish.
1. **Homemade Wonton Soup:** In this classic recipe, we'll guide you through the art of crafting wonton wrappers from scratch, ensuring that each dumpling is perfectly pliable and ready to embrace its flavorful filling. We'll then prepare a savory broth infused with aromatic ginger, scallions, and garlic, creating a harmonious backdrop for the delicate wontons. As the soup simmers, the wontons will gently cook, releasing their savory essence into the broth, resulting in a soul-satisfying symphony of flavors.
2. **Crispy Fried Wontons with Dipping Sauce:** Get ready to indulge in the crispy delight of fried wontons! Using pre-made wonton wrappers, we'll fill them with a mouthwatering mixture of shrimp, pork, and vegetables, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. Once carefully folded and sealed, the wontons are meticulously fried until golden brown and irresistibly crisp. Accompanied by a zesty dipping sauce, these crispy wontons are the perfect appetizer or snack that will leave you craving more.
3. **Wonton Tacos:** Embark on a culinary fusion adventure with this innovative recipe that combines the beloved flavors of wontons and tacos. We'll begin by creating a flavorful filling using ground pork, cabbage, and a blend of aromatic spices. The wonton wrappers are then filled and folded into taco shapes, ensuring a delightful combination of textures. Pan-frying these wonton tacos results in a crispy exterior that perfectly complements the savory filling. Topped with your favorite taco garnishes, these unique wonton tacos will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Prepare to be captivated by the culinary artistry of wontons as you explore these three distinct recipes. Whether you prefer the comforting warmth of wonton soup, the crispy indulgence of fried wontons, or the innovative fusion of wonton tacos, each dish promises a unique and unforgettable taste experience.
PORK AND SHRIMP WON TONS
A steaming bowl of won tons is welcome in any season, and making them at home is a fairly easy process. Purchase a package of high-quality won ton skins, which are available everywhere, and then it's just a matter of filling and folding them. Once they hit boiling water they cook for just 2 minutes. The filling - usually a simple mixture of well-seasoned minced meat - may be prepared hours ahead and chilled. This somewhat spicy pork and shrimp filling is particularly delicious, with plenty of ginger and Chinese garlic chives.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories main course
Time 1h
Yield About 30 wontons
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put pork and shrimp in a chilled mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix briefly with chopsticks, wet hands or wooden spoons. Add rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, bean paste, serrano chiles and garlic chives. Mix well to incorporate. Pan-fry a small flat patty in a small amount of oil to check seasoning; taste and adjust. Transfer mixture to a small container, cover and chill at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time, up to 24 hours.
- To prepare wontons, remove a few wonton skins from package and lay them on dry work surface. Put 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each square skin. Paint edges of square lightly with egg. Gently fold one side over the other, pinching edges together. You should a have a folded rectangle. Now pull the lower corners in toward each other and pinch together to make the traditional curved wonton shape. Place wontons 1 inch apart on a baking sheet or platter. Dust lightly with cornstarch and refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to cook.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, put a small handful of spinach leaves and about 2 tablespoons cilantro in each person's deep wide soup bowl. When water is boiling, drop about 10 wontons into pot and cook for 2 minutes. Remove with wire bamboo spider (or a large fine-meshed sieve with a handle) and divide among bowls. Repeat with remaining wontons. Pour about 11/2 cups hot broth over each serving. Drizzle with red pepper oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
SPICY WON TONS WITH CHILE OIL
Sichuan won tons are typically doused with hot, numbing chile sauce, but this less fiery version, adapted from "Hong Kong: Food City" by Tony Tan, is more like what you'd find at Cantonese restaurants. These delicate won tons are subtly sweet, ginger-scented and filled with a tender combination of pork, egg, stock, soy sauce and Shaoxing rice wine. Eat a couple of the won tons on their own to appreciate their delicate flavor before surrounding them with chile oil sauce, which will inevitably dominate them. Scale the amount of chile oil to suit your tolerance.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, snack, project
Time 5h
Yield About 40 won tons
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the chile oil: Snip any stems off the chiles and discard any exposed seeds. Heat a wok or large skillet over low. Add 1/2 teaspoon oil and the chiles and cook, stirring constantly, until the chiles are fragrant, toasted and slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chiles immediately to a large plate and let cool completely.
- Add the cooled chiles to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped into small pieces. Transfer to a medium heatproof bowl. Add the remaining oil to the wok or skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering and smoking, then immediately turn off the heat and let cool 3 minutes. Pour the warm oil over the chiles, stir to combine, then let cool 2 hours or up to overnight. (You'll have a generous 1/2 cup. Chile oil will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 months.)
- At least a couple hours before you plan to make the won tons, prepare the chile-oil sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients to combine (makes about 3/4 cup). Add more chile oil to taste. Set aside. (Chile-oil sauce is best prepared at least a few hours in advance, and will keep a few weeks refrigerated in a covered container.)
- Prepare the filling: Put all the ingredients except the chicken stock in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the stock 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring in a circular motion until incorporated before adding the next spoonful.
- Assemble the won tons: Fill a small bowl with water and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Working with one won-ton wrapper at a time, place 1 rounded teaspoon of pork filling in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run it around the edges of the wrapper. Lift and fold one corner over the filling toward the opposite corner over to form a triangle, gently pressing the air out as you seal the edges with your fingertip, then dab one of the lower corners with water and fold over to reach the other lower corner, forming a smaller triangle; pinch both corners to seal. Transfer to the parchment paper, and cover loosely with a damp kitchen towel or a sheet of plastic wrap to prevent drying out. Repeat until all the filling is used.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil over high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, cook the won tons until they float to the surface, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Divide the won tons among bowls, drizzle with chile-oil sauce and garnish with scallions.
HAWAIIAN FRIED WON TONS
This recipe has been a hit at EVERY party and it's so easy to make! I'm not sure how I got the recipe but it's ono (means 'delicious' in Hawaiian)!! I've received so many requests for the recipe, I've decided to add it. Even people who don't like Spam, love it!! I've gotten wonderful recipes from you all it's about time to share the goodies! Aloha and enjoy!!
Provided by ROZEWSKI
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the lunchmeat, water chestnuts, green onions, parsley, hard-cooked eggs, pepper, and oyster sauce. Set aside.
- On a clean flat surface, such as a cutting board, lay out 4 to 6 wonton skins at a time. Place a tablespoon of the meat mixture into the center of each one. Keep a small bowl of water next to the work area to dip fingers in. Use wet fingers to moisten the corners of each wrapper. Quickly pinch all 4 corners together to seal in the filling. If it doesn't hold, use more water. Keep filled wontons covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying while the others are made.
- Heat one inch of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or heat recommended amount of oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry wontons for a few minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Enjoy the grinds!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 724.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
FRUIT FILLED WON TONS ALA MODE
Fill won ton wrappers with your favorite canned pie filling and serve over ice cream. It doesn't get any better than this!
Provided by Pot Scrubber
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Open can of pie filling and mince fruit well.
- Place one teaspoon of filling on the center of a wonton wrapper. Place another won ton wrapper on top and seal the edges with water. Don't let any filling spill over or won ton will not seal. Press edges with a fork to ensure a tight seal and to create a decorative edge.
- Deep fry in a fryer till golden brown at 400* about 3 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Place 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream into 4 pretty little bowls and microwave them all at the same time for 20 seconds to soften the ice cream.
- Add 4 won ton fruit crisps on top of each and serve to guests who think you are brilliant.
- If using peach or apple, dust lightly with cinnamon.
- If using pumpkin, dust lightly with nutmeg.
- If using cherry, get out of the way or the sparks from the spoon hitting the bowl will put your eyes out.
- They are good. Really.
- There will be a lot of filling left over from your can, unfortunately. A shame to waste it- but- you can always have cherry, peach, or apple pie filling with cottage cheese for a protein rich breakfast the next day. Or pour the filling over pancakes. The point is -- well there really is no point -- does there always have to be one?
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 393.7, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7
CHICKEN WON TONS
This is an easy way to use up small amounts of leftover chicken, and no one fights over white or dark meat! It can serve as a good appetizer for unexpected guests, snack, junk food meal (we all do it) or tempter for a little picky eater. We fell in love with these at a Mexican restaurant; the flavors can vary depending on your family's taste - Italian, oriental, whatever!
Provided by Jan
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Quick and Easy
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place small amount of shredded chicken lengthwise along each won ton wrapper; roll up and seal by dampening edge of wrapper with a finger dipped in water. When you run out of chicken meat, place rolled won tons in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until wrapper is crisp.
- NOTE: These can also be frozen in a single layer, then placed in a storage bag and baked or deep fried as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 212.2 mg
CREAM CHEESE WON TONS
This is the only way I will eat cream cheese. I thought I would try it, because I love won tons and the kids love cream cheese. Try it, it's onolicious! I usually use a little bit of beaten egg to seal the won ton skins into their package shape.
Provided by Stacee
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 40m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, clams, green onions, water chestnuts, paprika and ground black pepper. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling into the won ton skin and seal corner to corner forming a triangle.
- In a large skillet, heat oil to a high temperature. Fry the won tons until they are browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
RIDICULOUSLY EASY 4-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CHIP WON TONS
I posted this in response to someone looking for a dessert. These are simple, inexpensive, and sooo delicious! I don't really know how much these make because I usually buy the wrappers that are on sale, and the packages vary from 10 to 12 ounces.
Provided by caffeine junkie
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Place about 1 Tablespoon of mixture in the middle of each won ton wrapper (a cookie scooper is the perfect amount and makes this step much easier). Wet edges of wrapper with water and seal tightly, making sure you get as much air out as possible. Fry in very hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain in paper towel-lined bowl.
- Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 114.3, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- Choose wonton wrappers wisely: Use fresh or frozen wonton wrappers for the best results. If using frozen wrappers, be sure to thaw them completely before using.
- Fold the wontons properly: Make sure the wontons are folded tightly so that the filling does not leak out during cooking.
- Cook the wontons in a large pot of boiling water: Use a large pot of boiling water to ensure that the wontons have enough space to cook evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pot: Avoid overcrowding the pot with wontons, as this can prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the wontons until they float: Cook the wontons until they float to the top of the pot, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the wontons immediately: Serve the wontons immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Wontons are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are making them from scratch or using store-bought wrappers, there are many creative and delicious ways to prepare them. Try experimenting with different fillings, cooking methods, and sauces to find your favorite wonton recipe. With a little practice, you can make wontons that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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