This Homemade Pork Wonton Recipe is a yummy Chinese finger food you and the whole family will enjoy. They make a great appetizer, side dish, snack, or even main dish. Get all the great flavor of Chinese wontons at home!
This pork wonton recipe may not be the lowest carb thing you'll eat, but once in a while, they are delicious. It's actually fun to make them, especially if you force convince your kids to help.
It's one of those activities where your hands are busy but you can chat with each other, and find out what's been going on at school. My son helped me make these, which made him curious to try them as well.
There's nothing better than a little bonding in the kitchen at the end of a busy day.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fast. Make this wonton recipe in under 30 minutes with only a few simple ingredients.
- Easy. Simple enough everyone can help out in the kitchen.
- Versatile. Fill with your favorite ingredients. Make them high in protein or vegetarian. The choice is yours!
- Family friendly. Customize them so that everyone will have a wonton that they will reach for again and again.
What Is The Difference Between Wontons And Dumplings?
Dumplings and Wontons are very similar.
- Wontons- What are wontons? A dough that is always filled with a variety of meats and vegetables.
- Dumplings- What are dumplings? A dough that is sometimes filled with meat and vegetables. Sometimes they are just balls of dough steamed and unfilled.
Do You Cook Wonton Filling First?
No, you will not want to cook your homemade pork wonton filling first. Since there is a small amount of meat filling in this wonton recipe, they cook very quickly.
I have a tried and true method to ensure the filling is safely cooked in the instructions below.
Do You Boil Or Fry Wontons?
That all depends on what kind of wontons you're making. Many varieties call for boiling, frying, or even steaming to cook.
The Chinese dumplings that many refer to as wontons are generally boiled (like with this recipe) or steamed.
However, there is a variety of wontons that are filled and deep-fried and served as an appetizer with many Asian fusion meals.
What Is Wonton Filling Made Of?
- Ground pork
- Chopped Green Scallions, sliced
- Minced Ginger
- Garlic
- Soy Sauce
- Rice Vinegar
- Cornstarch
- Sesame Oil
- Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
- Kosher Salt
- Wonton wrappers
How Do You Make Pork Wontons From Scratch?
- Mix all ingredients except the wonton wrappers together.
- Let the mixture rest for a few minutes.
- Place the meat mixture on each wrapper and shape it into a triangle.
- Press the edges of the wrapper firmly to seal.
- Cover with a damp paper towel.
- Put 2 cups of water into a pan and place 6-8 wontons in at a time.
- When the water comes to a boil, add 1 cup of water to it and let it come to a boil.
- Add another cup of water and let this come to a boil. Once this second cup of water boils, the wontons are ready.
- Take the homemade pork wontons out very gently with a strainer and serve hot with some good quality soy sauce.
Wonton Variations
Love pork wontons so much that you want to try more variations of this Chinese wonton recipe? Make one of these suggestions below. Make sure you chop up any of the proteins finely so that they cook thoroughly and are easier to bite.
- Chicken Wonton Recipe - Use one pound of ground chicken instead of ground pork.
- Crab Wonton Recipe - This variation isn't really Chinese, and you'll want to deep fry them. For these, use a mixture of softened cream cheese and crab meat, with nothing else added to the filling.
- Shrimp Wonton Recipe - Use finely diced shrimp.
- Pork Shrimp Wonton Recipe - use 1/2 pound ground pork and 1/2 pound fresh shrimp.
- Vegetable Wontons - Use shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and minced mushrooms.
What To Serve With Them
These pork wontons can either be the main course, appetizer, or side dish, depending on how you wish to serve them.
Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve alongside this recipe:
How Long Do Wontons Last?
Cooked wontons can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze cooked wontons for up to 2-3 months. It's best to cool the cooked wontons before storing them in an airtight container or plastic wrap.
It's important to use your best judgment when it comes to food safety. If your wontons have an unusual smell, appearance, or texture, it's best to discard them.
Can You Freeze This Wonton Recipe?
Pork wontons freeze very well. Use some of my tips and tricks below so you can enjoy them anytime. Freeze them flat on a cookie sheet in the freezer and then add them to a zip-top bag.
How To Reheat Frozen Pork Wontons
- Place water in the inner liner of the Instant Pot.
- Oil the steamer rack and place the steamer rack in the Instant Pot.
- Pile the frozen wontons on the steamer racks.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When cook time is complete, release pressure naturally for 5 minutes and then release all remaining pressure.
Want More Chinese Recipes?
- Low Carb Wontons- all the flavor without the carbs.
- Chicken Congee- delicious rice comfort dish.
- Low Carb Hot and Sour Soup- packed with flavor.
- Char Siu Pork- Chinese BBQ pork recipe.
- Ginger Scallion Fish- Fish made in the Instant Pot.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (453.59 g) ground pork
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Chopped Green Scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Minced Ginger, grated
- 4 cloves (4 cloves) Garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) Sesame Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Sugar Or Other Sweetener Equivalent
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 48 (48) wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except the wonton wrappers together and let rest for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Place 1 teaspoon of the meat mixture on each wrapper and shape into a triangle.
- Press firmly on the sides of the triangle to seal, and then press around the meat filling to seal inside.
- Cover with damp paper towel and form all 48 wontons using all the wrappers in this fashion.
- When you're ready to cook the wontons, put 2 cups of water into a pan and place 6-8 wontons in at a time.
- When the water comes to a boil, add 1 cup of water to it and let it come to a boil.
- Add another cup of water and let this come to a boil. Once this second cup of water boils, the wonts are ready. Take them out very gently with a strainer and serve hot with some good quality soy sauce.
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