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Wontons (Dumplings)

wonton
Serves: 60 wontons
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
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Wontons are a traditional offering at a Chinese New Year celebration. However, many store bought ones contain garlic and onion. So why not make your own delicious low FODMAP ones? This recipe is easy however may take some time depending on your skill level... But you can always get friends and family involved to help! Eat them alone or see the serving suggestion below for a low FODMAP wonton soup, a popular accompaniment.

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ingredients

Pork, lean, minced (this can be a mix of prawn, chicken or even beef)

400 g 14.11 oz

1  1⅓  tbsp cornstarch

9 g 0.32 oz

2 tsp sesame oil

6 g 0.21 oz

3 tsp ginger, grated

9 g 0.32 oz

½ cup green spring onion tops, very finely chopped

45 g 1.59 oz

2  2½  tbsp soy sauce (to taste)

34 g 1.2 oz

1 cup cabbage, common or red, very finely diced

120 g 4.23 oz

1  1⅓  tbsp tapioca or rice flour

9 g 0.32 oz

60 square wonton wrappers

410 g 14.5 oz

Method

  1. To make the wonton filling, combine the mince, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, green spring onion tops, soy sauce and cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. Lightly dust a baking tray covered with non-stick paper with rice or tapioca flour. To make wontons, place a ball of 2 teaspoons of filling in the centre, brush 2 right angle edges with water and fold on the diagonal making sure any air is expelled while sealing.  Place the finished wonton on the baking sheet making sure they don't touch each other. This diagonal fold is a very simple one but you can easily fold into different shapes.

  3. For boiled wontons: 

    Boil a large pot of water. When boiling, add the wontons and cook for 5-6 minutes until they float. Remove and drain in a lightly oiled colander making sure they are slightly oiled all over so they don't stick together. 

    For pan-fried wontons: 

    Heat a little neutral oil in a pan and fry wontons until the bottoms are brown. Add some boiling water and cover pan with a tight fitting lid. Steam-fry wontons for about 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Hints

  • Leftover uncooked wonton wrappers, filling and filled wontons can be frozen in airtight containers. If freezing prepared, uncooked wontons, freeze on a tray first so they do not stick together then transfer into a plastic bag or container when frozen.
  • When filling wontons, cover the stack of unfilled wrappers with a slightly damp cloth to prevent the edges drying out.
  • Try some finely diced water chestnuts, jicama or carrot to give the filling an extra crunch and sneak in some vegetables for the kids (and you!). These can be added by reducing the mince in the recipe. Remember to check our Monash app or booklet for serving sizes.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Make a simple soup per serve, use 200 ml low FODMAP basic chicken stock or certified low FODMAP chicken stock, 2 tsp (to taste) soy sauce, 1 tsp (to taste) rice wine vinegar, sliced green onion tops and fresh chilli to taste. A sprinkle of sesame oil goes well on the top. Stir fry some Asian greens (see our app or booklet for ideas and serving sizes) to serve in the soup.
  • Serve wontons with your favourite, low FODMAP dipping sauce (see the condiments section of our app for suggestions). 

Nutrition Information (per serve)
Energy 1336 Kj / 319 cal
Protein 21.80g
Carbohydrates 40.40g
Sugar 1.30g
Total Fat 8.40g
Saturated Fat 2.60g
Fibre 2.00g
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