How to Make Mom's Wonton - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wontons are a beloved comfort food in many Asian cultures, and for good reason. These little dumplings are delicious, versatile, and surprisingly easy to make at home. One of the most cherished recipes for wontons comes from Mom, who has been perfecting her wonton recipe for years. These wontons are filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, shrimp, and fragrant aromatics, and then wrapped in thin, delicate wonton wrappers before being cooked to perfection.

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ¾ pound cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package wonton skins
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 egg white

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 52 wontons

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground pork over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, ground pork, green onions, ginger, and water chestnuts. Mix in the cornstarch, garlic salt, and sugar. Mix in the dry sherry, chili oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Place about one teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper. Bring points of the wrapper together (in a triangular shape) and pinch the edges, sealing them closed with egg whites.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully place won tons into boiling water without crowding. (Work in batches if necessary.) When the wontons float to the surface, add a cup of cold water and allow the water to come to a boil again. Then remove from the boiling water.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 836mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 290mg