Enjoy the taste of Hawaii with these crispy and flavorful Hawaiian Fried Won Tons. This appetizer is perfect for parties or potlucks and will be a hit with your friends and family. The won tons are filled with a combination of ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve them with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce for a truly irresistible appetizer. Take a trip to the tropical islands with this mouthwatering recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package won ton wrappers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sweet and sour sauce, for dipping
Directions
- In a food processor, combine the shrimp, cabbage, carrots, green onions, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, and vegetable mixture. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Take one won ton wrapper and place a small spoonful of the pork and shrimp mixture in the center. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining won ton wrappers and filling.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few won tons at a time and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the fried won tons hot with sweet and sour sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Fried won tons are a popular appetizer in many Asian cuisines, including Hawaiian cuisine which often incorporates Asian flavors.
Won tons are commonly served during Chinese New Year celebrations as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
The term 'won ton' means 'swallowing clouds' in Cantonese, referring to the shape of the dumplings.