Ginger
Pork Wontons Recipe
A
flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and
enveloped in crispy wrappers. These surprisingly simple appetizers are the
ultimate finger food and are perfect for parties.
Ingredients
:
2
tablespoons oyster sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1
tablespoon dry sherry
1
tablespoon soy sauce
1
tablespoon sesame oil
1
teaspoon sugar
1
pound ground pork
1/2
medium onion, finely chopped
1
celery rib, finely chopped
1
medium carrot, finely chopped
2
tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3
garlic cloves, minced
40
wonton wrappers
Oil
for frying
Plum
sauce, optional
In
a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook pork over
medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add vegetables, ginger
and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in sauce mixture; cook and stir until
mixture is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly.
Place
about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wrapper
edges with water. Fold 1 corner diagonally over filling to form a triangle;
press edges to seal.
For
shallow fry: In an electric skillet or deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°.
For deep fry: In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry
wontons in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning once. Drain on
paper towels. If desired, serve with plum sauce.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
wonton: 70 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium,
5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
