Vegetarian Crispy Wontons
Delightfully golden and irresistibly crunchy, these Vegetarian Crispy Wontons are the perfect appetizer or snack to wow your guests. Packed with a wholesome mix of firm tofu, earthy shiitake mushrooms, sweet grated carrots, and aromatic ginger, this recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite. The flaky wonton wrappers are skillfully filled and sealed, then fried to perfection for a satisfyingly crisp texture. Ready in under 45 minutes, these wontons are ideal for busy weeknight dinners or party platters. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce—soy-based, spicy, or tangy—for a culinary experience that's both plant-based and crowd-pleasing. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone craving a crunchy bite, these wontons are a delicious twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 30 wonton wrappers
- 200 grams firm tofu
- 100 grams shiitake mushrooms
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 scallions
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the filling: Press the tofu to remove excess water. Crumble it in a large bowl.
Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms, peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the scallions. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the tofu.
Grate the ginger and add it to the mixture along with the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until combined.
Prepare the wontons: Combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This will be used to seal the wonton wrappers.
Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
Use your fingers or a pastry brush to moisten the edges of the wrapper with the cornstarch slurry.
Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal, ensuring no air is trapped inside.
Bring the two opposite corners of the triangle together and press to seal, forming the classic wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 175°C), carefully add a few wontons at a time into the oil.
Fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the wontons from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 467.6 g | 599% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 289.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3345 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1288 mg | 27% | |
*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.
