Wontons
Wontons from China.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Wontons is listed as pork from China. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
What you'll need
11 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Pork454 g
- Garlic3 clove
- Ginger4.9 ml
- Soy sauce15 ml
- Sesame seed oil4.9 ml
- Wonton skin1 packet
- Oilto taste
- Waterto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Combine pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vegetables in a bowl. Separate wonton skins.
Step 2
Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton. Brush water on 2 borders of the skin, covering 1/4 inch from the edge.
Step 3
Fold skin over to form a triangle, sealing edges. Pinch the two long outside points together.
Step 4
Heat oil to 450 degrees and fry 4 to 5 at a time until golden. Drain and serve with sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 19.8 g
- Fat
- 18.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 6 g
- Fibre
- 6.5 g
- Sugar
- 6.7 g
- Sodium
- 374 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Soy
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Eggs
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 12 November.
Substitutions
pork → mushroom
Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Wontons take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce — 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.