Crispy Fried Wontons (炸馄饨)

炸馄饨

Crispy Fried Wontons (炸馄饨) — a Cantonese Chinese recipe made with wonton wrappers, ready in about 25 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

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.
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.
4. Drain on paper towel, serve hot with mustard or sweet chili sauce.
5. Prepare dipping sauce: mix 2 tbsp mustard with 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tsp sugar until smooth.