GINGER-PORK WONTONS

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A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These surprisingly simple appetizers are the ultimate finger food and are perfect for parties. -Sandra Parton, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons oyster sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound ground pork
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
40 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying
Plum sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add vegetables, ginger and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly., Place about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wrapper edges with water. Fold 1 corner diagonally over filling to form a triangle; press edges to seal., For shallow fry: In an electric skillet or deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. For deep fry: In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with plum sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

T-MO
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but these wontons were amazing. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the wrappers were perfectly crispy.


Zarbali Khan
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These wontons are delicious! The filling is flavorful and the wrappers are crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Raju Banerjee
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I've made these wontons several times now and they're always a hit. I love the ginger-soy dipping sauce.


muhamed otiya
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These wontons are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold.


Selam girma
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I love that this recipe uses ground pork instead of shrimp. It makes the wontons more affordable and just as delicious.


Joard Kaja
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These wontons are a great way to use up leftover pork. They're also a fun and easy appetizer to make.


Safiullah Khan
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I've never made wontons before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.


GANU BESTWAY
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These wontons are so delicious! I love the combination of flavors in the filling and the crispy wonton wrappers.


Cosmas Nnabuike
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I made these wontons for a party and everyone loved them. They were the perfect appetizer.


Manuel Tekeyan
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The wontons were easy to make and turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good.


Ghulam Hazrat
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I've made these wontons several times now, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them.


Krista Marion
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This recipe is a keeper! The wontons were crispy and flavorful, and the filling was moist and juicy. I especially liked the ginger-soy dipping sauce.