GINGER-PORK WONTONS

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A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These surprisingly simple appetizers are the ultimate finger food and are perfect for parties. -Sandra Parton, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oyster sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound ground pork
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
40 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying
Plum sauce, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add vegetables, ginger and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in sauce mixture; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly., Place about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wrapper edges with water. Fold 1 corner diagonally over filling to form a triangle; press edges to seal., For shallow fry: In an electric skillet or deep skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. For deep fry: In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with plum sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.