Description
These Sweet and Sour Wontons are a flavorful appetizer or snack, perfect for meat or pareve meals. They combine a savory filling with a tangy, sweet sauce for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 lb ground beef or meat substitute
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef (or meat substitute), grated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Moisten the edges with water, fold, and seal tightly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the wontons until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir until thickened to desired consistency.
- Pour sauce over the fried wontons or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Can be made with meat for a meat meal or pareve for a dairy or vegetarian meal.
- Wontons can be frozen before frying for later use.
- Adjust sweetness or tanginess of sauce to taste by modifying sugar or vinegar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wontons
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
