WONTONS 

Wonton is a traditional dumpling, popular all over the world. Though it has seen many changes made by different people at different times, with changing the filling but the real taste is found in the traditional Chinese Wontons, very little spice in it but the aroma and flavor really make it wanting.

These deep fried Wontons are prepared in many shapes but shapes have nothing to do with its taste and flavor.

In China, Wontons are commonly boiled or fried and served with Wonton Soup, but here in Pakistan, we mostly use it as a deep fried snack.

Wontons origin in China dates back to 1000 years at least. Different regions have their own variety of Wonton or dumplings with different fillings. Its origin is said to be the basis of modern day Italian filled Pasta by Marco Polo who learned the technique from Chinese.
This style of Wonton was derived from the similar style of dumpling called "Jiao-Zhi", started in Northern China but became more popular in Southern parts of China around Shanghai.

Wontons are very easy to make but the main problem comes when you start to fold it.  Folding in particular Chinese style is a hard nut to crack, so avoid it if you are in a hurry and if you have time enough then try to copy. Otherwise, fold it in any shape you feel easy. 

Any way, shape doesn't matter for us, so we are going to make the Chinese Fried Wontons in different shapes at one go with the name of ALLAH.

THINGS WE'LL BE NEEDING:

1. Wonton Wraps as per need
2. 250 grams boneless chicken, boiled and shredded.
3. 1/2 Cup Capsicum, thinly cut
4. 1/2 Cup Spring Onions, thinly cut
5. 3-4 Green Chilies, also thinly cut
6. 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
7. 2 Tablespoons Vinegar
8. 1-1/2 Teaspoons Black Pepper Powder
9. 1 Teaspoon Ajinomoto (Chinese Salt)
10. 1-1/2 Tablespoon Sesame Oil

OUR METHOD:

• Boil the chicken and shred it, set aside
• Finely cut the Capsicum, Spring Onion and Green Chilies
• Heat Sesame Oil in the wok and stir-fry Chicken with Capsicum, Spring Onions, and Green Chilies together for 2-3 minutes.
• Add other spices and stir them together.
• Let the mixture Cool
• Place the Wonton Wrap on the counter and place the mixture in the center and wrap with sides or any style you like, there is no particular method of wrapping these Wontons.
• Heat oil in a Wok and then lower the flame
• Fry the Wontons Golden.
• Never over fry or brown them.
• Enjoy with Sweet Chili Sauce, Ketchup or my own All Purpose Special Chutney.

Hope you like the real Chinese flavor in these Wontons and will enjoy it during this Ramazan at Iftar time. Remember, NO FEAR OF FAILURE while preparing.

InshaALLAH our next recipe will be one more Ramazan Special "DAHI PODINA CHUTNEY" 

Thanks,

NOVICE