Description
Wonton wrappers are thin, square dough sheets primarily made from wheat and water, often including cornstarch, eggs, and salt for improved texture. They are a fundamental component in Chinese cuisine, used for creating wontons, a versatile type of dumpling that can be boiled, fried, baked, steamed, or pan-fried. Their texture is soft and silky when cooked, absorbing flavors beautifully, or becomes golden and crispy when fried. Different styles like Shanghai-style (thicker, white), Hong Kong-style (thinner, yellow due to egg), and Japanese-style (thin, white, smaller) exist, each suited for specific dishes.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour
- Water
- Cornstarch (optional)
- Eggs (optional)
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- No specific instructions for making wonton wrappers are provided, as the focus is on their use and characteristics.
- To make wontons: Spoon filling into the center of a wrapper. Wet the edges with water. Fold into a triangle, then seal the sides.
- Wonton wrappers can be used to make wontons for soup, shumai, fried wontons, wonton cups, or deconstructed wonton dishes.
Notes
- Wonton wrappers are best stored in the freezer for up to three months if unopened.
- Once opened, store unused wrappers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days, or freeze them tightly wrapped for up to a month.
- Thaw frozen wrappers overnight in the fridge for optimal texture.
- Avoid letting opened wrappers dry out, as they become difficult to work with.
- If wrappers start to dry, they can be used in simple noodle soups or pan-fried into crispy toppings.
- Prep Time: N/A
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Wrappers
- Method: Boiling, Frying, Steaming, Baking, Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by use
- Calories: Varies by use
- Sugar: Varies by use
- Sodium: Varies by use
- Fat: Varies by use
- Saturated Fat: Varies by use
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies by use
- Trans Fat: Varies by use
- Carbohydrates: Varies by use
- Fiber: Varies by use
- Protein: Varies by use
- Cholesterol: Varies by use