Fried Wontons Recipe

Name: Fried Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Ground Pork; 1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled, Chopped Fine; 3 sprigs Green Onions, Finely Minced; 1 can Water Chestnuts, 8-oz. Can, Finely Chopped; 2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 pinch Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons White Pepper, Ground; 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 package (12 Oz. Package) Wonton Wrappers, About 60 To 75 Pieces; 4 cups Oil, For Frying; 1 whole Egg White; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Ground Pork
1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled, Chopped Fine
3 sprigs Green Onions, Finely Minced
1 can Water Chestnuts, 8-oz. Can, Finely Chopped
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pinch Sugar
1/2 teaspoons White Pepper, Ground
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 package (12 Oz. Package) Wonton Wrappers, About 60 To 75 Pieces
4 cups Oil, For Frying
1 whole Egg White
1 teaspoon Cornstarch

1
Mix egg wash ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine wonton ingredients (except wonton wrappers and oil for frying) in a bowl and mix well.
4
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of shrimp-meat mixture in the center of a wonton skin.
5
Brush edges of skin with egg wash, using the tip of your finger.
6
Fold skin over to form a triangle and press edges to seal.
7
Heat oil in a heavy duty cast iron pot or deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Fry wontons 6-7 at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning once.
8
Drain on a wire rack.
9
Can be made 1 hour ahead.
10
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
11
Note: For reheating, preheat oven 300 degrees F and bake for 4-5 minutes until warmed.

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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: 1/2 pounds Ground Pork, 1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled, Chopped Fine, 3 sprigs Green Onions, Finely Minced, 1 can Water Chestnuts, 8-oz. Can, Finely Chopped, 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.

Fried Wontons

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