Wonton, a traditional Chinese snack, is loved by people for its thin skin, tender filling, delicious taste and unique shape. On a cold winter day, a steaming bowl of wontons can not only dispel the cold, but also bring the warmth and taste of home. Today, let's learn how to cook delicious wontons together.
**1. Prepare the ingredients**
First, we need to prepare the wonton wrappers and fillings. Wonton wrappers can be made on their own or purchased ready-made. The choice of fillings is very diverse, such as pork, shrimp, vegetables, etc., depending on personal taste. In addition, you also need to prepare some seasonings, such as soy sauce, vinegar, coriander, chopped green onions, etc.
**Second, make the filling**
1. Chop the pork into minced meat, add chopped green onions, ginger, garlic, and an appropriate amount of salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, stir well, and marinate for 10 minutes.
2. If you choose to eat shrimp, you need to first remove the shell, remove the intestines, cut them into small cubes, and add seasonings to marinate.
3. If you choose to add vegetables, such as carrots, shiitake mushrooms, etc., you need to chop them first, then add them to the filling and stir well.
**Three, Wrapping wontons**
1. Take a wonton wrapper and put an appropriate amount of filling in the middle.
2. Fold the wonton wrappers in half so that the two sides fit snugly to form a semicircle.
3. Fold the corners of both sides inwards to give the wonton a unique shape.
4. Place the wrapped wonton on the cutting board and press gently to make it firmer.
**Fourth, boiled wontons**
1. Add enough water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Place the wrapped wontons one by one in the boiling water and gently push with a spatula to prevent sticking.
3. When the wontons are all on the surface, it means that they have been cooked, and a little cold water can be added at this time to make the wontons more chewy.
4. Once boiling again, remove the wontons and drain the water.
**5. Seasoning and enjoyment**
1. Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil to the bowl and adjust according to personal taste.
2. Put the boiled wontons in a bowl and sprinkle with seasonings such as coriander and chopped green onions.
3. Stir well and enjoy the delicious ravioli.
**Tips**
1. Choose thin and tough wonton wrappers so that the cooked wontons will be more delicious.
2. The choice of fillings can be adjusted according to personal taste, or you can experiment with adding different ingredients to create more flavorful ravioli.
3. Use high heat when cooking wontons to make the wontons cook for a shorter time and have a more tender texture.
4. When seasoning, you can add some seasonings such as chili oil and tahini paste according to your personal taste to make the wonton taste richer and more diverse.
In short, although boiling wontons may seem simple, there are many skills involved. Only by doing it with your heart can you cook delicious ravioli. Hopefully, this article will help you master the skills of cooking wontons, so that everyone can enjoy a steaming bowl of delicious wontons on a cold winter day.