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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This snack was so simple and flexible to make. Other than the normal mince fillings you could opt for any ingredients which you could find in your fridge! The shape of the deep fried golden color of the wontons resembled gold ingots (Yuan Bao元宝) widely circulated during China Ming Dynasty. Read more . It was a great auspicious symbol of wealth to Chinese. Ingredients:
ingredients |
1 packet of wonton wrappers (square ones) |
1/2 small bowl of water (use to seal wanton skin) |
fillings |
minced pork/chicken, prawns ( you can replace with veggie fillings) |
spring onions – finely chopped |
light soy sauce to taste |
1/2 tsp. sesame oil |
1 tsp. corn flour or potato starch (to soften the mince) |
sprinkle of pepper |
garnish |
cucumber/tomato – slice into thin pieces and place around the plate |
Directions:
1. 1. In a bowl, combine minced pork with the marinade ingredients. Mix them well and set aside.
2. 2. Place a wonton wrapper on the palm of your hand. Place 1/2 tsp filling in a corner of the wrapper, fold up to make a small triangle.
3. 3. Fold the triangle to the middle.
4. 4. Turn wonton with triangle face down and moisten the left corner edge of the wrapper with water.
5. 5. Overlap the right end corners to left moist corner and pinch the ends firmly to seal it creating a nurse cap looks (refer photo)
6. 6. Once completed, place them on a plate, cover with a dry towel and set aside.
7. 7. The wontons can be prepared in advance covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated, rest at room temperature before frying.
8. 8. Heat up oil in a wok over medium heat.
9. 9. Frying in batches, slowly slide the wontons into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
10. 10. Remove and drain oil on paper towels, transfer to platter and garnish with cucumber slices.
11. 11. Serve hot as finger food with chili or mayonnaise sauce as desired.
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