Won Tons

Name: Won Tons
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground chicken; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or Kikkoman); 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 4 water chestnuts, finely chopped; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1/2 egg, beaten; 1 package wonton skins; deep frying oil (350°)

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or Kikkoman)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 water chestnuts, finely chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1/2 egg, beaten
1 package wonton skins
deep frying oil (350°)

Directions

1

Use any standard method of folding the wontons using about 1 teaspoon each.
2

Most Chinese cookbooks have illustrations.
3

Deep fry a few at a time until golden brown.
4

Drain and blot.
5

Note: when deep frying make sure the oil isn't too hot.
6

If too hot the food will cook too quickly on the outside but the filling will remain undercooked.
7

Always put one piece in the oil as a test.
8

Check how long it takes to start browning.
9

Adjust oil temperature accordingly.