Follow these steps for perfect results
shrimp
cooked, shelled, deveined, chopped
egg whites
scallions
white parts only, chopped
salt
white pepper
ginger
chopped
wonton skins
soy sauce
Chop the cooked shrimp and place in a medium bowl.
Add 1 egg white, chopped scallions, salt, white pepper, chopped ginger to the bowl.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly to create the filling.
Place wonton skins on a clean work surface.
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton skin.
Brush the edges of the wonton skin with the remaining egg white.
Fold the wonton skin diagonally to form a triangle.
Press the edges firmly to seal the wonton.
Optionally, join the two bottom edges together, one over the other, sealing with egg white to form a tortellini shape.
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Cook the wontons in boiling water for 1 minute.
Remove the cooked wontons with a slotted spoon.
Place the wontons in a serving bowl.
Sprinkle with soy sauce, or add to chicken broth seasoned with soy sauce for won ton soup.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure to seal the wonton skins tightly to prevent them from opening during cooking.
You can freeze the assembled wontons before cooking for later use.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
Serve in a shallow bowl with a drizzle of soy sauce and chopped scallions.
Serve as an appetizer with dipping sauce.
Add to chicken broth for wonton soup.
Pairs well with the savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Wontons are a traditional Chinese dish often served during celebrations.
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