fried wontons with orange dipping sauce appetizers
Toi Girand
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Orange Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Steps
How to Make Fried Wontons with Orange Dipping Sauce Appetizers
Want to impress your guests with a tasty and visually appealing appetizer? Try making fried wontons with orange dipping sauce! This classic Chinese dish is easy to make and sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of wonton wrappers (round or square)
- 1 cup of ground pork
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of five spice powder
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Water for sealing the wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cornstarch for dusting
For the orange dipping sauce:
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, five spice powder, and green onions. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each wrapper.
3. Wet the edges of the wrapper with a little bit of water to moisten it. Bring the corners of the wrapper together, pinching them closed to form a triangle.
4. Repeat this process until all wrappers have been filled and sealed. Set aside any leftover pork filling for later use.
5. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and turns translucent. Set aside to cool slightly.
6. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or wok until it reaches a temperature of around 375°F. Use a slotted spoon to carefully place the wontons in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
7. Fry the wontons for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use the slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
8. Dust the wontons with cornstarch to give them a little extra crunch. Serve hot with the orange dipping sauce for dipping.
Tips:
- Don't overfill the wonton wrappers, as this can cause them to burst when fried.
- Use leftover pork filling to make dumplings or wrap it in a tortilla for a quick and easy meal.
- You can use any type of wonton wrapper you prefer (round or square).
- If you don't have cornstarch on hand, you can substitute it with flour for dusting the wontons.
- For an extra kick, add some finely chopped jalapeno peppers to the pork filling.