Fried Wontons Recipe

Name: Fried Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh shrimp (or frozen); 1/4 lb ground pork; 2 (6 ounce) cans water chestnuts, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 dash white pepper; 1 lb wonton skins; 1 beaten egg; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/2 lb fresh shrimp (or frozen)
1/4 lb ground pork
2 (6 ounce) cans water chestnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1 dash white pepper
1 lb wonton skins
1 beaten egg
vegetable oil

1
Peel and devein shrimp. Chop shrimp finely.
2
Mix shrimp, pork, water chestnuts, green onions, cornstarch, salt, sesame oil and white pepper.
3
Place 1/2 teaspoons shrimp mixture in center of wonton.
4
Fold bottom corner of wonton skin over filling to opposite corner, forming a triangle.
5
Brush right corner of triangle with egg.
6
Bring corners together below filling; pinch to right corner to seal. Repeat with remaining wonton skins.
7
Heat oil (1 1/2 inches) in wok to 350 degrees. Fry 8-10 wontons at a time until golden brown.
8
Drain on paper towel.
9
Sere with sweet and sour sauce or hot mustard.

186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb fresh shrimp (or frozen), 1/4 lb ground pork, 2 (6 ounce) cans water chestnuts, finely chopped, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, Fried Wontons falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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