Wontons for Wonton Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 package wonton wrappers

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, garlic, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and white pepper. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
2. Lay out a wonton wrapper and place a teaspoon of the pork filling in the center of the wrapper.
3. Using your finger, wet the edges of the wonton wrapper with water.
4. Bring the two sides of the wrapper together and press the edges down to seal the wonton.
5. Repeat until all the pork filling is used.
6. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the wontons. Boil for 5 minutes, or until the wontons are cooked through.
7. Remove the wontons from the water and serve in your favorite wonton noodle soup.

Interesting Facts

• Wontons are believed to have originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) as a way to preserve food.
• Wontons are a classic Chinese dish and are served all over the world, from Hong Kong to the United States.
• Wontons are often served in soup, but can also be deep-fried for a crispy snack.