Here’s a simple, classic wonton recipe you can make at home 🥟
Ingredients (about 25–30 wontons)
Wrappers
- Wonton wrappers (store-bought)
Filling
- 250 g (½ lb) ground chicken or pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch (helps bind)
- Optional: finely chopped shrimp or mushrooms
How to Make Wontons
1. Prepare the filling
Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Don’t overmix—just until sticky.
2. Fill & fold
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and wet the edges.
- Fold into a triangle and press to seal.
- Bring the two corners together and press to form the classic wonton shape.
(You can also just fold into triangles if that’s easier.)
Cooking Methods
🥣 Boiled (great for soup)
- Boil in salted water for 3–5 minutes until they float.
- Add directly to broth.
🥟 Fried (crispy)
- Fry at 175°C / 350°F until golden (2–3 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels.
🍳 Pan-fried (potsticker-style)
- Pan-fry bottoms until golden, add a little water, cover, and steam 2–3 minutes.
Simple Wonton Soup (Optional)
- Chicken broth
- A splash of soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Green onions
- Add cooked wontons and simmer 2 minutes
If you want, I can:
- Show easy folding pictures (steps)
- Give a vegetarian filling
- Help you make crispy cream cheese wontons
Just tell me 😊
