Homemade Wontons-Tender bites of savory meat and vegetable in a crispy and flaky wrapper. Dip into some sweet chili sauce for extra spice and flavor. Dip into some quick and easy homemade dipping sauce.
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Key Takeaways:
- Homemade Wontons: These tasty bites combine savory meat and vegetable filling in a crispy wrapper, perfect for dipping in a flavorful sauce.
- Flexible Ingredients: Customize the filling with ground pork, plant-based sausage for vegetarians, and fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, scallions, and garlic.
- Simple Assembly: Follow easy steps to fill and fold the wontons using water to seal the edges for a perfect pocket.
- Quick Dipping Sauce: Whip up a simple soy-based dipping sauce with sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, scallions, and a touch of hot sauce.
- Versatile Cooking Options: Fry wontons for crispy appetizers or use them in wonton soup for a comforting meal.
- Cooking Tips: Maintain oil at a steady 375°F when frying to ensure perfectly crispy wontons without being greasy or burnt.
Gather the Ingredients for Homemade Wontons
- Wonton Wrappers. I purchase mine from an Asian or International Food Market. The wonton wrappers are 3-inch X 3-inch square. They are made with flour, eggs, and water.
- Meat -ground Pork or make it vegetarian with a plant-based sausage.
- Vegetables – carrots, celery, scallions, garlic.
- Seasonings: ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Other- sesame oil, cornstarch.
Let's Make some Homemade Wontons
SIS simple is smart steps to making these yummy wontons:
- Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl.
- Place 1 1/2 tsp of the filling on the wrapper.
- Dip your index finger in water and “paint” water around the outer edge of the wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper over to form a pocket with the filling sealed inside.
- Finish folding the wonton as shown in the video.
How To Make Homemade Wonton Dipping Sauce:
The dipping sauce is super quick and easy to make. Whisk together:
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce with 1 tsp. Rice vinegar and 1 tsp sesame oil.
- Add 1 tbsp. Sugar and 1 tbsp. Chopped scallions.
- Finish with a few drops of your favorite hot sauce and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.
Fry the Wontons or use them in Wonton Soup
Deep fry the wontons in a deep fryer or a deep frying pan with at least 3 inches of oil in it. Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. Keep the oil a steady 375-degrees F. If the oil is too cold, the wontons soak up oil and are greasy and heavy. If the oil is too hot, they burn.
Serve hot with a dipping sauce or a Sweet Chili Sauce.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use pre-made wonton wrappers?
A: Yes, store-bought wonton wrappers (3×3-inch squares) are ideal and available at Asian or International Food Markets.
Q: What are good substitutes for pork in the filling?
A: You can use plant-based sausage, ground chicken, turkey, or beef, or even increase the vegetable content for a vegetarian version.
Q: How do I seal the wontons properly?
A: Wet the edges of the wonton wrapper with water using your finger, then fold and press to seal tightly.
Q: Can I bake the wontons instead of frying them?
A: While frying creates a crispier texture, you can bake them at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, for a healthier alternative.
Q: How should I store uncooked wontons?
A: Place uncooked wontons on a tray lined with parchment paper, freeze them until firm, and then transfer to a freezer-safe container for long-term storage.
Q: Can I make the dipping sauce in advance?
A: Absolutely! The dipping sauce can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Homemade Wontons - With dipping sauce
Equipment
- deep fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Wonton Wrappers 12 ounce package
- 1 lb Ground Pork (453g) (see notes for vegetarian)
- ½ cup diced Celery (25g)
- ½ cup coarsely grated Carrots (25g)
- ½ cup chopped Scallions (25g)
- 3 cloves minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Corn Starch
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Place 1 tsp in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper as demonstrated in the video.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) (see notes)
- Fry the wontons a few at a time for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with Wonton Dipping Sauce or Sweet Chili Sauce.
