From-scratch Cantonese-style Fried Wontons! In my opinion, a great fried wonton is all about the wrapper, so we'll cover (1) from scratch wonton wrappers (2) a classic pork fried wonton and (3) Durian stuffed fried wonton (basically a meme food, but why not)
0:00 - What makes a great fried wonton
1:17 - Making the wrapper
2:55 - Classic Pork filling
3:42 - Wonton wrapping
4:27 - Frying and Serving
5:37 - Durian stuffed wontons because why not
9:05 - Wonton wrapping high level overview
DETAILED, WRITTEN RECIPE
... is over on Substack! Free as always, if it had to be said:
https://open.substack.com/pub/chinesecookingdemystified/p/the-best-fried-wontons-in-my-opinion
THE COCONUT DIP RECIPE (because I promised in the video)
This recipe was adapted from the always excellent PlaoCooking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObKr8aMooH4
In a pot, mix together
* ¼ tsp sugar
* ½ tbsp sugar
* ½ tbsp rice flour
* 80g coconut cream
* 80g water
and bring to a simmer over a medium flame. Swap the flame to medium low, and add
* 1 pandan leaf, optional
Simmer for ~5 minutes, or until thick to your liking.
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Outro Music: คิดถึงคุณจัง by ธานินทร์ อินทรเทพ
Found via My Analog Journal (great channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHaL5H-VYRg&t=896s
