Crispy Baked Pork Wontons
Juicy, seasoned ground pork folded into wonton wrappers and baked until the edges are shatteringly crispy and the filling is rich and fragrant. All the satisfaction of a fried wonton with none of the mess.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 scallions finely sliced
- 1 tsp gochujang
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
- 36 wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp water for sealing
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 1 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 3 scallions, 1 tsp gochujang, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoons white pepper Mix well with your hands or a fork until all the seasonings are fully incorporated. The filling should be cohesive, fragrant, and slightly sticky.1 lb ground pork, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 3 scallions, 1 tsp gochujang, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Working one at a time, place one of the 1/2 teaspoons white pepper36 wonton wrappers flat on your work surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center. Dip your finger into 2 tbsp water for sealing and run it along all four edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing firmly to seal the edges and push out any air. Pull the two bottom corners of the triangle together, dab one corner with water, and press them firmly together to form the classic wonton shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Keep finished wontons covered with a damp paper towel while you work.36 wonton wrappers, 2 tbsp water
- Brush all surfaces of each wonton generously with 2 tbsp neutral oil Every surface that touches air needs oil to crisp. Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping the wontons carefully halfway through, until deep golden and crispy on all sides.2 tbsp neutral oil
- While the wontons bake, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp chili oil, 1 scallions, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl. Taste and adjust heat or acidity as desired.3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp chili oil, 1 scallions, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with the dipping sauce alongside.