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Wonton Wraps

Learn how to make delicious homemade wonton wraps that are perfect for stuffing and cooking in various ways.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Wonton Wraps (Dough)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup warm water Add more if needed, 1 teaspoon at a time
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch For dusting
For the Classic Pork Filling
  • 250 g ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (about a 1-inch piece)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Boiling (Optional)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by sifting 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and give it a quick stir to combine. Make a well in the center of the flour.
  2. Crack 1 large egg directly into the well. Add 1/3 cup of warm water gradually while using a fork or your fingers to slowly bring the flour into the liquid.
  3. Once it starts forming a rough ball, switch to using your hands. Press and fold the dough until no dry flour remains. Add water if too stiff, or flour if too sticky.
Kneading
  1. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Resting
  1. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or cover with a damp towel and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Rolling Out
  1. Dust your work surface with cornstarch. Divide the dough into 4 portions, rolling each out as thin as possible to about 1mm thickness.
  2. Cut the rolled dough into 3x3 inch squares, dusting with cornstarch between layers.
Making the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, white pepper, and cornstarch.
  2. Mix until sticky and cohesive, cover, and chill for 15 minutes.
Folding Wontons
  1. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold to seal.
Cooking
  1. Boil, pan-fry, or deep-fry the wontons according to your preference.

Notes

Tips: Roll thin, don’t overfill, seal properly, and freeze extras for future use.