Deep-Fried Wontons (炸雲吞)
Get ready to delight your taste buds with 炸雲吞, or Deep-Fried Wontons. These crispy, golden pockets of joy are perfect as an appetizer or snack and offer a delectable contrast of textures and flavors. Filled with a savory meat mixture, these wontons are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 200 g ground pork
- 100 g shrimp peeled and finely chopped
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 30 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
For the dipping sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- A dash of sesame oil
- Optional: chopped green onions and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped shrimp, minced ginger, and green onion.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well incorporated.
Fill the Wontons:
- Place a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface.
- Add about a teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Wet the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a triangle, sealing the edges well.
Heat the Oil:
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to submerge the wontons.
- Heat the oil to 180°C (350°F).
Deep Fry the Wontons:
- Carefully lower the filled wontons into the hot oil, a few at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the wontons and drain them on paper towels.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dash of sesame oil.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Serve:
- Serve the Deep-Fried Wontons hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
