Won Tons

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. 1
    Use any standard method of folding the wontons using about 1 teaspoon each.
  2. 2
    Most Chinese cookbooks have illustrations.
  3. 3
    Deep fry a few at a time until golden brown.
  4. 4
    Drain and blot.
  5. 5
    Note: when deep frying make sure the oil isn't too hot.
  6. 6
    If too hot the food will cook too quickly on the outside but the filling will remain undercooked.
  7. 7
    Always put one piece in the oil as a test.
  8. 8
    Check how long it takes to start browning.
  9. 9
    Adjust oil temperature accordingly.

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