Wonderful Wontons Recipe

Name: Wonderful Wontons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces ground lean meat; 4 ounces medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped; 2 ounces bamboo shoots, finely chopped; 1 green onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 24 wonton wrappers; cooking oil, for deep-frying; sweet and sour sauce

Servings: persons

4 ounces ground lean meat
4 ounces medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped
2 ounces bamboo shoots, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon white pepper
24 wonton wrappers
cooking oil, for deep-frying
sweet and sour sauce

1
Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
2
Let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Place a heaped teaspoon of the filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
4
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.
5
Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to form a triangle.
6
Pinch the edges to seal.
7
Pull the two opposite corners together, moisten one corner, and overlap with the other corner; press to seal.
8
Cover the dumplings with a towel while filling the remaining wrappers.
9
In a wok, heat the oil for deep-frying to 350F; deep-fry the wontons, half at a time, turning frequently, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Drain on paper towels.
11
Arrange on a serving platter with the sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 ounces ground lean meat, 4 ounces medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped, 2 ounces bamboo shoots, finely chopped, 1 green onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Wonderful 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wonderful Wontons

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