Fried Wontons

Name: Fried Wontons
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup; Water 4.7 tbsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Pork minced 6.4 oz; Fresh scallion the green part 1; Rice wine to taste; Fine salt to taste; White pepper to taste; Peanut seed oil to taste; Romaine lettuce to taste

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Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Makes: 34 pieces
Cost: Low
Note + the resting time for the dough (10 min.)

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Chef Mulan

Fried wontons are a real crowd-pleaser at any gathering, especially during Chinese New Year. They're like little dumpling treasures. I mean, seriously good. These dumplings, kinda like Italian tortellini, are perfect for picking up and dipping. The dough is just flour and water, giving these crispy wontons that main crunchy exterior when deep-fried. Inside, you'll usually find a savory mix of pork and scallions—though shrimp or veggie fillings are also super popular. Dunk them in a tangy sweet and sour sauce or something with a bit of spice to really really elevate the flavors. As a classic among Chinese appetizers, they're pretty much gone in no time—everyone loves that golden, crispy bite and the way the flavors pop.

Regional variations? Oh, they bring interesting twists to the table. In some places, you'll see pork or shrimp wonton recipes alongside Shao Mai—known for their unique flower-like shape. And the filling in homemade wontons is tightly packed, ensuring a good meat-to-wrapper ratio—which is great for a moist and tender interior. It's all about contrasts: the crispy outside with the juicy middle, complemented by sweet or spicy sauces, and the fun of eating with your hands. Seriously, who doesn't love that?

These deep-fried dumplings aren't just for holidays—they're perfect for any gathering. And look, they offer something super tasty and easy to share. People often mention how fast they vanish from the plate. No question, it is easy to see why: they're really really tasty. Whether you are trying out a new wonton dipping sauce or sticking with the classics, these snacks hit all the right notes. Enjoy them at your next get-together, and watch them become the highlight of the night. For real.

INGREDIENTS

For the Dough (for about 34 dumplings): Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup (150 g); Water 4.7 tbsp (70 g); Fine salt 1 pinch

For the Filling: Pork 6.4 oz (180 g) - minced; Fresh scallion 1 - the green part; Rice wine to taste; Fine salt to taste; White pepper to taste

For Frying: Peanut seed oil to taste

For Serving: Romaine lettuce to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Fried Wontons

To make fried wontons, start with the dumpling dough: in a bowl, add the flour, salt 1, and water 2. Knead everything by hand, first in the bowl and then on the work surface 3.

You should obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture, quite hard and compact 4. Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes, covered with plastic wrap 5. Meanwhile, chop the green part of the scallion 6 and focus on the filling.

Put the minced meat in a bowl and add the rice wine 7, scallion 8, salt, and pepper. Mix well with chopsticks or a spoon to properly combine the filling 9.

Divide the dough in half, then roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface 10. Use a pasta machine to obtain very thin sheets 11. Stack the sheets, adding some flour between them. Cut squares of 3-4 inches per side 12.

You're ready to form the dumplings: place a square of dough on the palm of your hand and spread a teaspoon of filling in the center 13, then fold the square to form a triangle 14. Fold the base of the triangle further to seal the filling inside, pressing the filling slightly with your fingers and ensuring to leave the edges free 15.

Twist the two ends and make them meet, using a bit of water to help them stick 16. The first dumpling is ready 17: proceed in this manner to form all the others. Now heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan to a temperature of 340°F-355°F 18 and fry the wontons for about 2 minutes.

When golden, drain on absorbent paper 19. Place the fried wontons on lettuce leaves 20 and serve them with spicy and sweet and sour sauce 21!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the fried wontons immediately.

The dumplings can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer, to be fried directly from frozen.

Tip

If desired, you can flavor the filling with a bit of fresh ginger.

CHEF MULAN: AUTHENTIC TRADITION

Chef Mulan from Mulan Group, the Zhang family's company that has been operating in Chinese gastronomy for over twenty years: iconic dishes and many delicacies made as they would be at home. This is what makes them unique: a handcrafted production that combines the genuineness of a homemade meal with the authenticity of tradition. The attention to manual processing is evident in the natural taste and quality of the details. From the method of closing the Chinese dumplings to the meticulous cooking processes of traditional ingredients, everything is done according to ancient Oriental culinary art.

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