Classic Chinese Wontons Recipe

Name: Classic Chinese Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz (175g) ground pork; 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped; 4 oz (115g) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and finely chopped; 1/2 in (1cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and shredded; 1/2 tsp Asian sesame oil; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Freshly ground pepper; 1 large egg, beaten; 20 wonton wrappers; Cornstarch, for the baking sheet; Lettuce or napa cabbage; Steamer, bamboo preferred; A wire rack

Servings: persons

6 oz (175g) ground pork
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped
4 oz (115g) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and finely chopped
1/2 in (1cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and shredded
1/2 tsp Asian sesame oil
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp soy sauce
Freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, beaten
20 wonton wrappers
Cornstarch, for the baking sheet
Lettuce or napa cabbage
Steamer, bamboo preferred
A wire rack

1
Mix the pork, scallions, mushrooms, ginger, sesame oil, cilantro, soy sauce, and pepper.
2
Spoon a teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of a wrapper.
3
Brush the edges lightly with egg, fold the wrapper in half, and crimp the edges to seal.
4
Transfer to a cornstarch-dusted baking sheet.
5
Fill a large saucepan about onefourth full of water and bring to a boil.
6
Line a steamer with lettuce and add the wontons.
7
Place the steamer on a rack so it sits above the water.
8
Cover and steam the dumplings for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
9
Serve at once.
10
Variation
11
Wonton Soup
12
Instead of steaming the wontons, cook them in a rich chicken broth, along with such vegetables as sliced bok choy, baby corn, or chopped Chinese broccoli.
13
Simmer 10 minutes or until wontons are cooked.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz (175g) ground pork, 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped, 4 oz (115g) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and finely chopped, 1/2 in (1cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and shredded, and more.

Yes, Classic Chinese Wontons falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Chinese Wontons

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