Deep fried Wonton (炸馄饨)


INGREDIENTS

1 package wonton wrappers
deep frying oil
Cornstarch water (for sealing wontons) – 2 tbsp water with 1 tsp cornstarch
 
Filling ingredients
1/2 lb chives (available in Asian grocery)
1/2 lb ground pork
Seasoning (refer to step 2)
 

METHOD

(1)  Place ground pork on chopping board.  Chop the ground pork with knife, so as to tenderize the pork.
(2)  Transfer pork to a bowl, and season with 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp white pepper, 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sesame seed oil and little cooking wine.  Use hand to knead the marinate ingredients with the pork.  Set aside in fridge and leave to marinate for 1 hour. 
(3)  Wash and drain chives in a coriander.  Chop off the white ends.  Cut the chives to about 2 inches long.  Sprinkle with salt and leave aside for 10 minutes. 
(4)  Squeeze the chives to remove excess water, and add chives together with marinated pork.  Stir to combine.
(5)  Take one wonton wrapper, take 1 tsp of filling and place in the middle.  Fold up into triangle shape, and seal the edges with cornstarch mixture.  Repeat till all fillings are used up.  Be creative!  You can make any shape! 
(6)  Heat frying oil in a deep frying pan.  Set heat to medium high.  Add few wontons and fry them about 2 minutes or turn golden brown.  Remove and place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
 

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