Wantan
Crispy, golden, and packed with irresistible flavor, Wantan is a quintessential Asian appetizer that’s bound to impress. These delightful bite-sized dumplings feature a savory filling of ground pork, finely minced shrimp, aromatic green onions, and crunchy water chestnuts, seasoned to perfection with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper. Wrapped in delicate wantan wrappers and fried to crisp perfection, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether served with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce, Wantan is an easy-to-make dish that delivers gourmet flavor in every bite. Perfect for entertaining or indulging in a satisfying snack, this quick recipe is a must-try for fans of crispy dumplings and authentic Asian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 25 pieces Wantan wrappers
- 200 grams Ground pork
- 100 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 beaten Egg
- 500 milliliters Cooking oil
Instructions
Begin by mincing the shrimp finely and mixing it with the ground pork in a medium-sized bowl.
Add the chopped green onions and water chestnuts to the pork and shrimp mixture. Stir well to combine.
Season the mixture with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Lay a wantan wrapper flat on a clean surface and place about one teaspoon of the filling mixture in the center.
Brush the edges of the wantan wrapper lightly with the beaten egg.
Fold the wantan wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal tightly. Ensure there are no air bubbles.
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wantan wrappers and filling.
Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (356°F).
Carefully drop a few wantans into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the wantans for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.
Remove the fried wantans with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Continue frying the remaining wantans in batches until all are cooked.
Serve the hot wantans with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 569.4 g | 730% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.5 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 571 mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 3009 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 96.2 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 716 mg | 15% | |
*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.
