Crispy Fried Pork Wontons with Dipping Sauces

Name: Crispy Fried Pork Wontons with Dipping Sauces
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 oz ground pork; 40-50 wonton wrappers; 2 tbsp scallions, finely chopped; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp peanut or canola oil; 2 tbsp water; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 4 cup neutral oil, for frying; 2 tbsp apricot jam; 1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp sriracha; 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

These crispy fried wontons are filled with savory seasoned pork, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine, then fried until golden and crackly. Serve them hot with sweet, spicy, or savory dipping sauces for a party-ready appetizer or dim sum-style snack.

Servings12 Portions

Prep Time90 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

ground pork
12 oz
wonton wrappers
40
scallions, finely chopped
2 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp
sugar
0.5 tsp
peanut or canola oil
1 tbsp
water
2 tbsp
white pepper
0.1 tsp
neutral oil, for frying
4 cup
apricot jam
2 tbsp
rice wine vinegar
0.5 tsp
honey
2 tbsp
sriracha
2 tbsp
light soy sauce
0.5 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp
toasted sesame seeds
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, peanut or canola oil, water, and white pepper. Stir vigorously in one direction for about 5 minutes, or process for about 1 minute, until the mixture becomes sticky and paste-like.

Set up your wrapping station with wonton wrappers, a small bowl of water, the filling, and a parchment-lined tray. Keep unused wrappers covered with a clean towel so they do not dry out.

Place 1 wonton wrapper on a work surface and spoon about 1 tsp filling into the center. Do not overfill, or the wontons may burst while frying.

For a rectangular fold, wet the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half into a rectangle, and press firmly to seal. Dab one lower corner with water, bring the two lower corners together, and pinch to secure.