Crispy Pork Wontons

By Hester

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 inch piece ginger, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground pork
• 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
• salt and pepper
• 20 won-ton wrappers
• 1 medium egg, lightly beaten
• oil for deep frying

Preparation

Step 1

Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor, and blend until very finely chopped. Add the pork and five spice powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then blend again briefly to mix. Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions and, with floured hands, shape each into a walnut-sized ball.

Brush the edges of a wonton wrapper with beaten egg, place a pork ball in the centre, then bring the corners to the centre, and pinch together to make a pouch. Repeat with the remaining pork balls and wrappers.

Deep fry the wontons in 3 or 4 batches for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through, golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately with plum sauce for dipping.