Easy Pork Won Tons
Elevate your appetizer game with these easy pork won tons, perfectly crispy or tender depending on your cooking style. Made with a savory filling of ground pork, soy sauce, aromatic ginger and garlic, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper, these crowd-pleasers are wrapped in delicate won ton wrappers and can be customized to your tastes—boiled, steamed, or fried to golden perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or party platters, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce or a warm, comforting soup. Whether you crave crispy snacks or soft, flavorful dumplings, these homemade won tons deliver restaurant-quality flavor in the comfort of your kitchen. Perfect for family meals, entertaining, or even meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 whole egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 40 sheets won ton wrappers
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well-combined.
Prepare a clean, flat workspace for assembling won tons and have the won ton wrappers and a small dish of water ready.
Place one won ton wrapper on the workspace and spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of the wrapper.
Dip your finger into the water and dampen the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle and press the edges tightly to seal, ensuring no air pockets remain.
Optional: For a fancier shape, bring the two opposite corners of the triangle together and press to seal into a traditional won ton shape.
Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture until all won tons are formed.
To cook, you can either boil, steam, or fry the won tons: - To boil: Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the won tons in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they float and the pork is cooked through. - To steam: Arrange won tons in a single layer in a steamer basket and steam for 7-8 minutes. - To fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry won tons in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with dipping sauce, such as soy sauce mixed with vinegar or chili oil, or add boiled won tons to soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.0 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
