Won Tons

by Laura Altamirano

December 25, 2025

PrepLong
CookLong
ServingsA ton.

Leave out the shrimp if Diego is going to be there!

Ingredients

Wonton Wrappers (skins, small)3 - 4 pkgs
Shrimp (chopped)1/2 Lb
Beef Round (Ground)1 Lb
Pork (Ground, NOT SAUSAGE)2 Lbs
Water Chestnuts (diced)2 small cans
Bamboo Shoots (diced)2 small cans
Scallions (finely chopped)1 bunch
Bean Sprouts (finely chopped)1/2 Lb to 1 Lb
Napa Cabbage (finely chopped)1/2 - 1 medium
Soy Sauce1/4 - 1/2 Cup
Sesame Oil1/4 Cup
CornstarchEnough to make mix not leaky
Black Forest Mushrooms (soaked, diced)Up to you
SaltUp to you
PepperUp to you
MSGUp to you

Directions

  1. Lightly brown the beef and pork. Allow to cool.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, put all the filling ingredients. Add the cornstarch a little bit at a time, enough until there is not much liquid running.

  3. Fill the won tons just prior to cooking. Put a bit of the filling in the middle, ~tsp/Tbsp sized. Wet the edges of the skins with water or a beaten egg and fold.

    The fold is up to you, but you can do it into a triangle (diaper-like). For an extra strong seal, fold over and seal all corners.

  4. Fry in about 1" of peanut oil about 2 min per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with soy sauce and/or vinegar for dipping.

  5. Instead of frying, you can make won ton soup by boiling the uncooked won tons in homemade broth for about 3 minutes, or until tender.