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Crispy Wontons

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These Crispy Wontons are a beloved appetizer that combines tender ground pork with the refreshing crunch of water chestnuts. The filling is seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and green onions for a savory, aromatic bite that contrasts beautifully with the golden, fried wrapper. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a quick snack, these dumplings offer a satisfying texture that is both hearty and light. They are simple to assemble but deliver a professional-quality result every time. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet and sour or hot mustard for an authentic flavor experience that everyone will love.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 218.8
Description
These Crispy Wontons are a beloved appetizer that combines tender ground pork with the refreshing crunch of water chestnuts. The filling is seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and green onions for a savory, aromatic bite that contrasts beautifully with the golden, fried wrapper. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a quick snack, these dumplings offer a satisfying texture that is both hearty and light. They are simple to assemble but deliver a professional-quality result every time. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet and sour or hot mustard for an authentic flavor experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 pound Ground Pork
  • 8 Chopped Water Chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions & Tops
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Grated Fresh Ginger Root
  • 1 pound Wonton Skins
Directions
  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and grated ginger. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. 2
    Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wonton skin.
  3. 3
    Fold the wonton skin over the filling to form a triangle shape.
  4. 4
    Turn the top corner of the triangle down to meet the bottom fold, creating a hat-like shape.
  5. 5
    Turn the wonton over so the fold is on the bottom. Moisten one bottom corner with a little water.
  6. 6
    Overlap the opposite bottom corner over the moistened corner and press firmly to seal the wonton.
  7. 7
    Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375&# 194;°F (191ðC).
  8. 8
    Carefully place a few wontons into the hot oil and deep fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  9. 9
    Remove the wontons from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  10. 10
    Serve the wontons warm with catsup, hot mustard, or sweet and sour sauce as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 218.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.9g19%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 68.1mg23%
Sodium 2702.3mg113%
Total Carbohydrate 2.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 23.5g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, chinese, crispy, dumpling, deep fried, ginger, green onion, pork, snack, water chestnut, wonton, wontons
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