Wontons

15 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. wonton skins
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1/2 lb. fresh shrimp, chopped
  • 3 oz. water chestnuts, chopped
  • 3 oz. bamboo shoots, chopped
  • 4 tbsp. thin soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 dashes white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. rice wine
  • 1 egg, beaten, for sealing
  • 6 dried black mushrooms, soaked and chopped
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Filling: In a large bowl combine all the chopped ingredients and seasonings.
  2. 2
    Mix thoroughly; set aside.
  3. 3
    To assemble the wontons, place 1 tsp.
  4. 4
    of filling just below the center of each wrapper; fold bottom over the filling.
  5. 5
    Roll up the filled cylinder, leaving 1/2 inch of wrap unrolled at the top.
  6. 6
    Fold both sides down under the cylinder.
  7. 7
    Pinch ends firmly together with the beaten egg.
  8. 8
    As each wonton is finished, place it on a plate and cover with a moistened towel.
  9. 9
    In a wok or large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and drop in wontons.
  10. 10
    Return to boil and reduce heat.
  11. 11
    Simmer 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking.
  13. 13
    Drain well.
  14. 14
    Serve with dipping sauce or soup.

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