Celebrate the Chinese New Year with deep-fried wontons

By Metro Creative

The Chinese New Year is a unique celebration with a global footprint. While many of the more awe-inspiring celebrations may occur within China, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to commemorate this unique event elsewhere. Celebrations can even take place at home, where individuals can whip up homemade Chinese fare to lend their festivities a more authentic feel. This Chinese New Year, those who want to bring this unique event into their homes can try the following recipe for “Deep-Fried Pork Wontons” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Deep-Fried Pork Wontons

For the filling:

7 ounces minced pork

2 spring onions

1 green chili, deseeded

1 tablespoon grated ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

32 square wonton wrappers

Vegetable oil, for frying

To serve:

Mixed leaf salad; cabbage, lettuce and coriander

Sweet and sour sauce

1. Mix together the ingredients for the filling, stirring in one direction only.

2. Place double layers of wonton wrappers in front of you in a diamond shape. Place a little of the filling on the bottom half of the dough. Fold the bottom corner of dough over the filling and roll it once. Take the outside corners and bring them together, sealing with a little water. Stand the wontons on their flat bases and gently separate the two top flaps. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

3. Heat about 4 inches oil in a deep pan until gently bubbling, then fry the wontons in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels then serve on beds of the mixed leaves with the sweet and sour sauce alongside.

Tip: This recipe may also be steamed or boiled.