Steamed pork & prawn wontons

Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Steamed pork & prawn wontons
45 min.
35
87kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game? Delight your guests with these irresistible steamed pork and prawn wontons! Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinner parties, these delightful morsels pack a punch of flavor while being dairy-free and light on the palate.

Each wonton is a delicious pocket of seasoned minced pork and finely chopped prawns, complemented by the aromatic notes of ginger, garlic, and spring onions. The addition of crunchy water chestnuts adds texture that perfectly contrasts with the tender meat and seafood filling.

What’s more, these wontons are incredibly versatile; they can serve as a tantalizing antipasto, a snack to satisfy those mid-afternoon cravings, or a sophisticated starter to kick off your meal. The steaming method ensures they remain moist and succulent, showcasing the freshness of the ingredients without any heavy sauces weighing them down.

As you serve these beautifully crafted wontons, don’t forget to provide a delightful dipping sauce made from soy sauce, sherry, and ginger to complement their exquisite taste. Garnish them with shreds of spring onion or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that added flair.

Join the ranks of culinary enthusiasts who appreciate the art of crafting homemade dumplings! With just 45 minutes of your time, you can impress friends and family with your cooking skills and create a memorable culinary experience they won’t soon forget.

Ingredients

  • 175 ground pork minced
  • 85 shrimp frozen thawed peeled finely chopped
  • small spring onion chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • tsp ginger grated
  • tbsp oyster sauce 
  • tsp sesame oil 
  •  water chestnuts drained finely chopped (from a can)
  • 36  wonton wrappers frozen thawed
  • large romaine leaves for steaming
  •  soya sauce 
  • tbsp sherry dry
  • tsp ginger fresh grated
  • 35 servings sesame seed 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • tongs
  • pastry brush
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Mix together the pork, prawns, spring onions, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, oil and water chestnuts.
  2. Peel off a wonton wrapper and, with a pastry brush, lightly brush round the outside with cold water.
  3. Place 1 tsp of mixture in the centre and scrunch up into a pouch, squeezing to seal. Do not overfill. Repeat until you have around 35-4
  4. (These can be chilled for up to 1 hr on a tray lined with baking parchment.)
  5. For the sauce, mix together the soy sauce, sherry and ginger in a small bowl. To steam, bring a large pan of water to the boil. Line a bamboo or metal steaming basket with lettuce leaves to fit.
  6. Arrange half the pouches in the basket (without them touching), cover and steam for 5 mins.
  7. Remove with tongs to a platter and steam the rest check the water level.
  8. Serve, sprinkled with spring onion or sesame seeds, with the bowl of sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories87kcal
Protein15.98%
Fat53.34%
Carbs30.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.49
Glycemic Load
0.36
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.9595652112494%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:87.48kcal
4.37%
Fat:5.3g
8.15%
Saturated Fat:0.99g
6.2%
Carbohydrates:6.85g
2.28%
Net Carbohydrates:5.7g
2.07%
Sugar:0.1g
0.11%
Cholesterol:8.2mg
2.73%
Sodium:82.45mg
3.58%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.4%
100%
Protein:3.57g
7.14%
Copper:0.35mg
17.72%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.85%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.44%
Selenium:6.25µg
8.93%
Calcium:85.17mg
8.52%
Iron:1.52mg
8.43%
Magnesium:31.96mg
7.99%
Phosphorus:71.98mg
7.2%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.55%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.14%
Fiber:1.16g
4.62%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.59%
Folate:15.4µg
3.85%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.75%
Potassium:71.8mg
2.05%
Vitamin A:55.78IU
1.12%