Crispy Pork Wontons
Pork, water chestnuts and seasoning wrapped in a wonton shell and fried until golden.
Servings 40 Servings
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup minced water chestnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 40-50 wonton wrappers
- bowl of water to seal the wrappers
- 2 cups canola oil for frying
- Sweet Thai Chili sauce for dipping if desired
Instructions
- In a bowl combine all of the ingredients, except the wonton wrappers, and mix until combined.
- To make the wontons, place a teaspoonful of the pork mixture in the center of the wonton wrapper, dip your finger into the bowl of water and run your finger along the edges of the wrapper. Fold bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling and press all edges to close the wrapper, you'll have a triangle. (Note: When making these use a damp paper towel to cover the wonton wrappers, otherwise they may dry out before you have a chance to fill them).
- In a large pot, preheat the canola oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with salt ,if desired, and serve.
Notes
To freeze the wontons: place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until frozen then place in freezer safe container. Thaw before using.
Nutrition information for estimation purposes only.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg