Fried Wontons

Name: Fried Wontons
Yield: makes about 60, enough for 12
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork or peeled shrimp, minced, or a combination; 2 cups chopped fresh chives (if you can find Chinese, or garlic, chives, so much the better); 1 tablespoon peeled and minced or grated fresh ginger; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons black pepper; Large pinch of salt; 1 recipe Dumpling Wrappers (page 62) or about 60 store-bought wrappers; Peanut or neutral oil like corn or grapeseed, as needed

December 14, 2011

Though not traditional, fried wontons are extremely popular. They are an easy finger food for parties and a snack that your kids will love. If you’re making the wrappers, try to get 60 out of the dough, or you may have a little filling left over.

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