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Prawn Wonton Recipe

Prawn Wonton Recipe

Few appetizers are as satisfying as homemade Prawn Wontons. These delicate parcels are filled with juicy prawns, aromatic seasonings, and wrapped in thin wonton wrappers before being boiled, steamed, or fried to perfection. Popular throughout Chinese cuisine and loved around the world, prawn wontons offer a wonderful balance of tender seafood, savory flavors, and silky wrappers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 300 g raw prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Assembly
  • 30 wonton wrappers
  • Small bowl of water
For Cooking
  • Water for boiling
Optional Serving Ingredients
  • Chili oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame seeds
  • Spring onions
  • Chicken broth

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Food processor (optional)
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Prawns
  1. Finely chop the prawns by hand or pulse them briefly in a food processor.
  2. The mixture should remain slightly chunky for the best texture.
Step 2: Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped prawns, spring onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and cornstarch.
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  2. Mix until well combined and slightly sticky.
Step 3: Fill the Wontons
  1. Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface.
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  2. Add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center.
  3. Moisten the edges with water.
Step 4: Fold and Seal
  1. Fold the wrapper diagonally to create a triangle.
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  2. Press the edges firmly to seal and remove any air pockets.
  3. Bring the two bottom corners together and press gently to form a classic wonton shape.
Step 5: Cook the Wontons
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil.
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  2. Add the wontons and cook for 4–5 minutes until they float to the surface and the filling is fully cooked.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Remove with a slotted spoon.
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  2. Serve immediately with chili oil, soy sauce, or in a warm broth garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds.

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Notes

This Prawn Wonton Recipe is a fantastic way to bring authentic Chinese flavors into your kitchen. The tender prawn filling, delicate wonton wrappers, and versatile serving options make these dumplings perfect for appetizers, soups, family meals, and special occasions.