**Wontons with Spring Onion, Ginger, and Vinegar Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors**
Delicate wonton wrappers envelop a savory filling of pork, shrimp, and aromatics, complemented by a refreshing spring onion, ginger, and vinegar dressing. This classic Chinese dish is a delightful appetizer or main course, perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of making these delectable wontons, including variations for vegetarian and vegan diets. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of flavors.
WONTONS WITH SPRING ONION, GINGER AND VINEGAR DRESSING
My conservative mum described these as a "taste sensation"! They are truly beautiful, a mix of flavours that everyone seems to love. Easy to make too, from Kylie Kwong's book "Simple Chinese Cooking". I actually use 150gm minced pork rather than prawns as that's what we prefer; if you're going to do this, just increase the cooking time by a couple of minutes. Prep time does not include 30 minutes refrigeration. Serves 4 as an entree.
Provided by currybunny
Categories Chinese
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- For the wontons, peel and de-vein prawns, then dice meat - you should end up with about 150gm diced prawn meat. Combine meat with rest of wonton ingredients, excluding wrappers, and cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Fill and shape the wontons as desired; seal by running a finger dipped in water around the edges. (Kylie lays out how to fill beautiful-looking wontons step by step in her book, but I can't describe it properly!).
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and drop wontons, in batches, into the water and cook for 2 minutes or until just cooked - test one to be sure.
- Remove wontons with a slotted spoon and drain. Arrange wontons on a platter and serve immediately, drizzled with plenty of dressing.
SPRING ONION VINAIGRETTE
This vinaigrette recipe is courtesy of chef Jimmy Bradley and is used to make his Grilled Asparagus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
WONTON FILLING
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes
Yield Makes enough to fill about 24 wontons
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Wrap cabbage in a double layer of paper towels; firmly squeeze out excess liquid. Return cabbage to bowl; add pork, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well with a fork. Refrigerate leftover filling up to 2 days.
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.
MOM'S WONTON
I recently learned to make homemade won tons from my mother. They can be deep fried as an appetizer, but I prefer them in a rich, homemade chicken broth with baby bok choy or other leafy greens. Extras will freeze well for later enjoyment.
Provided by edna
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground pork over medium heat until no longer pink.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, ground pork, green onions, ginger, and water chestnuts. Mix in the cornstarch, garlic salt, and sugar. Mix in the dry sherry, chili oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Place about one teaspoon 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, sealing them closed with egg whites.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully place won tons into boiling water without crowding. (Work in batches if necessary.) When the wontons float to the surface, add a cup of cold water and allow the water to come to a boil again. Then remove from the boiling water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh wonton wrappers. If you're using dried wonton wrappers, be sure to soak them in water for a few minutes before using.
- To make sure the wontons are cooked evenly, fry them in small batches.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the wontons. This will cause them to steam instead of fry.
- Fry the wontons until they are golden brown and crispy. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Serve the wontons hot with the spring onion, ginger, and vinegar dressing.
Conclusion:
Wontons with spring onion, ginger, and vinegar dressing are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.
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