Crispy Golden Wontons
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the shrimp and combine with ground pork in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and egg white. Season with salt and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
- 4
Put about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper.
- 5
Lightly wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner, creating a triangle. Press edges to seal tightly.
- 6
Bring the two side corners together and overlap slightly, sealing with a dab of water to create the classic wonton shape.
- 7
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Keep finished wontons under a damp towel to prevent drying.
- 8
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or wok. Test temperature with a small piece of wrapper - it should sizzle immediately.
- 9
Carefully drop 5-6 wontons into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- 10
Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 11
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 12
Serve immediately while hot and crispy with sweet and sour sauce or soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Chef's Note
"These crispy wontons are my go-to crowd-pleaser - the combination of pork and shrimp creates an incredibly juicy filling that stays tender inside the golden, shatteringly crisp wrapper. Don't be intimidated by the folding; even imperfect wontons taste amazing!"
