Learn how to make beautiful homemade pork wontons to include in soups or as a delicious appetizer.
The versatility of Chinese wontons is almost too forgiving for the homecook with a hectic schedule or someone with a very small kitchen (like in my case).
The beauty of wontons is you can have them either in a fragrant soup or simply pan-fried like traditional pot-stickers 
Here is my favourite, simple and totally easy recipe for delicious wontons
Variations include:
Grate in Zucchini for super juicy wontons
Add in Chinese woodear for some crunch and protein
Finely chop cabbage and use fresh prawns for a classic combination
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Homemade Pork Wontons
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Tender pork wontons, delicately spiced and wrapped. Served over flavorful egg noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (100 g) minced pork
- 1 small knob (peeled and grated) ginger
- 1/4 stalk (finely chopped) spring onion
- 1/2 tsp all-purpose soy sauce
- 1/3 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 bunch (finely chopped) bok choy
- 35-40 sheets wonton wrappers
- Hong Kong Style Egg noodles
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- Combine minced pork, ginger, spring onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of cold water to loosen the mixture. Season with salt and pepper and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before wrapping wontons, add the bok choy.
- Place 1/2 teaspoon of minced pork filling into the center of each wonton wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold in half to make a triangle, and pinch the tips together to form a crown. Repeat until all filling is used.
- Boil a large pot of water and add the wontons. Stir gently. Once boiling, add 250 ml (8 fl oz / 1 cup) of cold water and simmer until wontons float to the top. Drain and set aside.
- Boil water in a medium pot and add noodles; cook according to package directions. Drain well, then toss with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil.
- Place noodles in a bowl and top with wontons. Serve with extra soy sauce or chili sauce.
Notes
- For richer flavor, marinate the pork mixture for up to 2 hours.
- To prevent sticking, lightly dust your work surface with cornstarch when wrapping wontons.
- Leftover wontons can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat in boiling water until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 wontons
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh prawns instead of pork in the wontons?
Yes, you can substitute fresh prawns for the pork to create a classic wonton filling. Just finely chop the prawns and combine them with any additional vegetables you like.
What type of cabbage works best in the pork wontons?
You can use Napa cabbage for a sweeter flavor or regular green cabbage for a crunchier texture. Make sure to finely chop it before adding to the filling.
How do I incorporate zucchini into the wonton filling?
Grate the zucchini and mix it into the pork filling to add moisture and flavor. Be sure to squeeze out any excess water from the zucchini before adding it.
