Mom's Wonton

Name: Mom's Wonton
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 52
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chili oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 Tbsp dry sherry; 1 egg white; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root; 1 pinch garlic salt; 2 Tbsps minced green onions; 227 grams ground pork; 454 grams package wonton skins; 0 teaspoons sesame oil; 340 grams cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 2 Tbsps chopped water chestnuts; 1 pinch white sugar

Mom's Wonton might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 52 servings with 68 calories, 8g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, soy sauce, egg white, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the ground pork over medium heat until no longer pink.

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Ground Pork

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Frying Pan

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, ground pork, green onions, ginger, and water chestnuts.

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Water Chestnuts

Green Onions

Ground Pork

Ginger

Shrimp

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Mix in the cornstarch, garlic salt, and sugar.

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Garlic Salt

Corn Starch

Sugar

Mix in the dry sherry, chili oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

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Dry Sherry

Sesame Oil

Chili Oil

Soy Sauce

Place about one teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper. Bring points of the wrapper together (in a triangular shape) and pinch the edges, sealing them closed with egg whites.

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Egg Whites

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully place won tons into boiling water without crowding. (Work in batches if necessary.) When the wontons float to the surface, add a cup of cold water and allow the water to come to a boil again. Then remove from the boiling water.

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Water

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Pot

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Servings:

minced fresh ginger root 1pinch

garlic salt 2Tbsps

minced green onions 227grams

ground pork 454grams

package wonton skins 0teaspoons

sesame oil 340grams

cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped 1Tbsp

soy sauce 2Tbsps

chopped water chestnuts 1pinch

white sugar

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is David & Nadia Chenin Blanc. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 36 dollars.