Crispy Fried Wontons (炸馄饨)

炸馄饨

Crispy Fried Wontons (炸馄饨) — CantoneseGuangdong home cooking.

Ingredients

• wonton wrappers
• ground pork
• shrimp, minced
• scallion, finely chopped
• light soy sauce
• sesame oil
• neutral oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Mix pork, shrimp, scallion, soy sauce, and sesame oil until sticky, about 2 minutes. (Filling becomes paste-like, sticky to touch)
2. Place 1 tbsp filling in center of each wrapper, fold into triangle, pinch edges. (Fold is sealed tight, no gaps at edges)
3. Heat oil to 180°C, fry wontons in batches 2-3 minutes until golden and floating. (Wontons puff up, turn golden, float to surface)
4. Drain on paper towel, serve hot with mustard or sweet chili sauce. (Steam rises from center when bitten)
5. Prepare dipping sauce: mix 2 tbsp mustard with 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tsp sugar until smooth. (Sauce is smooth and emulsified)