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🤤 Dad's JUICY Wontons (雲吞)!

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Wontons

Cultural Context

Wontons have their roots in Chinese cuisine, particularly in the southern regions like Guangdong. Traditionally, they were a popular street food, often enjoyed in soups or fried as snacks. The dish symbolizes comfort and community, often made during family gatherings and celebrations. Today, wontons have gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many cultures, showcasing local ingredients and flavors.

ChineseMTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 package wonton wrappers
1 lb ground pork
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon rice cooking wine
1 tablespoon shaoxing cooking wine
1 tablespoon premium oyster sauce
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
1 tablespoon gluten-free oyster sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while chicken is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while tuna is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Chop green onions and pork.

2

Rinse and drain pork.

3

Chop shrimp.

4

Squeeze pork and prepare marinade.

5

Marinate meats.

6

Mix the filling.

7

Fold wontons using two methods.

8

Boil wontons until they float.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingfryingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potslotted spoonmixing bowlskilletflour for dusting

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishglutensoy

Also Known As

DumplingsJiaoziPotstickers

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