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a September 18th, 2013

  1. Wonton Club

    September 18, 2013 by admin

    IMG_1474We recently found that making your own custom wontons is simple, but creates an impressive looking and delicious meal.  Wonton wrappers are available in most supermarkets- in our chain store, they are in the freezer section.  But you may also see them in the refrigerated sections.

    Tip1: Asian food markets are a great place to find wonton wrappers, if you are having trouble finding them at your local market.

    The process is easy!  Simply place a tablespoon, or so, of filling in the center of the wonton.  Fold it in half and seal it with a water-dipped finger.  Line the wontons on a sheet IMG_1470tray and  brush them lightly with oil.  Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.  You can also boil or fry the wontons, but we find baking to be a low-fat and easy option.  Serve with rice and soy sauce, or tamari!

    Our family’s favorite filling is edamame beans:

    Boil 2 cups of frozen edamame beans on the stove top for a five minutes, until done.

    Chop beans in food processor with 1t fresh ginger and a dash of salt and pepper.  A couple of drops of lime (or lemon) juice will bring a bit of zing to the filling.  Don’t puree the beans.  Just rough chop them, so they still have a noticeable  texture.

    Tip2: Unused filling can be frozen to save time on your next wonton night.

    Other fillings we’ve tried include:  sweet potato with ginger and/or scallion, or cream cheese.

    IMG_1472Wonton making can be a great family cooking project.  Everyone can get in on the preparation!

    Be creative and put your family’s favorite flavors into a wonton!