Fried Wanton

Fried wanton is the favourite finger food at any chinese party. I normally buy the skin from the oriental supermarket & freeze them in my freezer. If you are keen to make the skin yourself, here is the recipes:

Wanton Skin recipes:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of plain flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup water, approximately

Method:

Sift flour and salt into a bowl, add egg and enough waterto mix to a stiff dough. If the dough is too soft, add a little extra sifted flour for easier handling.

Roll the dough on a well floured surface until paper thin. Use sharp knife, trim edges to form 15"x15" square. Using a ruler, cut evenly into 3" square. If you prefer a round skin, stamp out with round cutter. Place the skin on baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.

Makes about 25-30 skins if square & about 20 if round.

For the filling:

• 100g shelled prawns, minced
• 200g minced pork or chicken meat
• 50g water chestnuts, chopped finely
• 1 tbsp finely chopped carrot
• 1 tbsp chopped spring onion

Seasoning:

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• Pinch of pepper
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp corn flour

Method:

Place one teaspoon of the filling in the centre of each wantan wrapper. Fold into small pouches. Seal the edges of each pouch with a bit of water.Heat enough oil in a wok until just hot. Put in wantan in batches and deep-fry until golden brown in colour. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve the crispy wantan with the dipping sauce. or sweet chilli sauce