Homemade Wonton Wrappers Food

WONTON WRAPPERS

Steps:

• Mix the salt and the flour.
• In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup water to the egg and beat gently.
• Make a well in the middle of the flour, and add the egg-water mixture.
• Mix into the flour, adding remaining water as needed.
• Knead the dough into a ball.
• Keep kneading until smooth (several minutes).
• Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 1 hour.
• Cut the dough into quarters.
• Place one of the quarters on a well-floured surface, and roll out with a rolling pin until very thin.
• Cut the dough into the desired shapes (usually squares or circles).
• If stacking, dust the wrappers lightly with flour or cornstarch to keep them from sticking together.
• Keep cut wrappers covered with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out too much.
• Repeat with the other quarters.
• If not using immediately, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

PORK AND SHRIMP WONTON

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Process half of the shrimp and all the pork, ginger and seasonings in a food processor .
• Roughly chop the remaining shrimp and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the spring onions and the mixture from the processor to the bowl. Fold together to combine.
• Put 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of the wonton wrapper and use your fingers to gently close the wrapper tightly. You can brush a little bit of water onto the edges to help the wrappers seal and stay closed. Sprinkle a thin layer of flour on a large plate. Place the wontons on the plate as you finish forming them.
• Bring a pot of water (or broth) to a boil. Drop in the wontons in batches and cook until they float to the top, about 5 minutes.

HOMEMADE WONTON WRAPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the egg and add the water.
• In a medium bowl add flour and salt and create a hole in the middle. Add the egg-water mixture and mix well. If the mixture is too dry add some more water, one teaspoon at a time, until a pliable dough has formed.
• On a floured surface, knead the dough until elastic. Then cut it into two separate balls and cover them with a damp cloth for 10 minutes.
• Cut each ball into 4 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into squares and store them in the freezer in a Tupperware and use them whenever needed.

WONTON WRAPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Mix in the water.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center of the mixture and slowly pour in the egg and water. Mix well. If the mixture is too dry, increase the amount of water one teaspoon at a time until a pliable dough has formed.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until elastic. Cut dough into two separate balls. Cover the balls with a damp cloth for a minimum of 10 minutes.
• Cut each ball into four equal pieces. Roll the pieces into 10 1/2 by 10 1/2 inch squares. Cut each into nine 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch squares. Use in any recipe that calls for wonton wrappers.

WONTON WRAPPER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in onions; set aside. , Press wonton wrappers into greased miniature muffin cups; lightly brush with oil. Bake at 350° for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. , Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of sausage mixture into each cup; top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

EGGLESS WONTON WRAPPERS OR SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Sift flour and salt then stir in warm water, slowly. Dough should be very stiff.
• Knewad on floured surface until smooth. Use a towel to cover and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
• Divide the dough into half. Roll out dough making them very thin. If thicker it will reduce them number of wrappers per half.
• Cut into 3 inch squares.
• Repeat step with second ball.
• To store use cornstarch. Sprinkle on dough and keep in airtight bag in freezer or fridge.
• For Spring rolls cut bigger squares [6-8 inches].

VEGAN WONTON WRAPPERS

Steps:

• Sift together flour and salt in a bowl.
• Slowly stir in warm water - dough will be very stiff. Knead dough on floured surface till smooth, about 15 minutes. Cover with towel and let stand for 20 minutes.
• This part takes some elbow grease, be warned. Roll about a half of the dough out, as thin as you can. I'm not that strong so mine stay a little on the thick side. It should make thirty-two 3-inch squares but I'm lucky to get sixteen. Repeat for other half of dough.
• To store (if there are any leftovers, anyway) just sprinkle with cornstarch and keep in an airtight bag in the fridge or freezer.
• To make "eggless" or spring rolls just cut bigger squares, 6-8 inches or so.
• Serves: 8 servings of 4. (total of 32).

WONTON CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange wrappers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with oil, and arrange in 2 rows with sides touching. Sprinkle with sesame and fennel seeds; season with salt and pepper.
• Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of wrappers, and press down to make seeds adhere; gently remove paper. Using a pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut lengthwise and crosswise, dividing each wrapper into 4 equal pieces. Bake until crisp and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from baking sheet.

WONTON PORK WRAPPERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and garlic.
• Place 8 wonton wrappers on a clean surface and brush edges with water.
• Place 1 tablespoon of pork mixture in center of each wrapper. Gather edges of wrapper together over filling. Press edges of wrapper together, enclosing the filling completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
• Place a collapsible metal steamer rack in a large wide pot. Fill pot with 1/2-inch water.
• Spray steamer rack with nonstick spray. Bring water to a simmer.
• Working in batches, arrange dumplings on rack 1-inch apart.
• Cover pot with lid and steam dumplings until cooked thoroughly, about 8 minutes. Watch the water level and add more as needed.
• Transfer dumplings to a platter and serve with dipping sauces.

WON TON WRAPPER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a miniature muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Insert wonton wrappers into the muffin pan so as to form small cups. Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow the baked wrappers to cool. Remove from the pan.
• In a medium bowl, mix the sausage, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, black olives and Ranch-style dressing. Fill the baked wonton wrapper cups with the mixture.
• Bake the filled wonton wrappers 10 to 15 minutes, until the sausage mixture is bubbly and slightly brown. Watch closely so the wonton wrappers do not burn.