Korean Wontons

These shallow-fried Korean wontons are juicy, crunchy pockets of cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and beef soaking in an Asian spice blend.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 53 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ⅓ pound ground beef
• 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• ⅓ cup sliced green onions
• 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup canned bean sprouts, drained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, bean sprouts, and carrots; saute until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl.

Step 2

Place beef in the same skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain beef into the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Add green onions, beaten egg, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and ginger. Mix filling well.

Step 3

Separate and place wonton wrappers onto a flat work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten edges of wonton wrappers with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal wontons.

Step 4

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place wontons in the hot oil; fry until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.