Won Tons

photo by Vnut-Beyond Redempt

- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
60 pieces
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground chicken
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or Kikkoman)
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 4 water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 egg, beaten
- 1 package wonton skins
- deep frying oil (350º)
directions
- Use any standard method of folding the wontons using about 1 teaspoon each.
- Most Chinese cookbooks have illustrations.
- Deep fry a few at a time until golden brown.
- Drain and blot.
- Note: when deep frying make sure the oil isn't too hot.
- If too hot the food will cook too quickly on the outside but the filling will remain undercooked.
- Always put one piece in the oil as a test.
- Check how long it takes to start browning.
- Adjust oil temperature accordingly.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
tgobbi
United States
Retired, former teacher of Chinese cooking, caterer of Chinese banquets and restaurateur.