Ahh, wontons 🥟 — little flavor pillows of joy. Crispy, juicy, or floating in soup… they’re pure comfort. Here’s a classic pork wonton recipe, plus easy cooking options.
🥟 Classic Wontons
Ingredients (makes ~30 wontons)
Filling
- ½ lb (225 g) ground pork
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp sugar
- Pinch of white or black pepper
Wrappers
- 30 wonton wrappers
- Water (for sealing)
Instructions
- Make the filling
- Mix all filling ingredients until well combined.
- Fill
- Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten edges with water.
- Fold
- Fold into a triangle and press edges to seal.
- Bring the two corners together and pinch (optional classic shape).
🥣 How to Cook Wontons
Boiled (for soup)
- Drop into simmering water or broth.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until they float.
Fried (crispy)
- Fry at 350°F / 175°C for 2–3 minutes until golden.
Pan-fried (potsticker style)
- Pan-fry in oil until bottoms are crispy.
- Add water, cover, and steam 2–3 minutes.
🍜 Simple Wonton Soup
- Chicken broth
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Garlic & ginger
- Green onions
Drop in cooked wontons and serve hot.
Variations
- 🐔 Chicken wontons
- 🦐 Shrimp wontons
- 🥬 Veggie wontons
- 🌶️ Spicy chili-oil wontons
Pro Tips
- Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel
- Don’t overfill
- Freeze uncooked wontons on a tray, then bag them
Want a cream cheese crab (Crab Rangoon–style) wonton or a crispy air fryer version next?
