Fried Wonton With Ground Pork and Black Mushrooms

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Wipe any dirt off the mushrooms.

2. Step 2

   Soak in warm water until softened (20 to 30 minutes).

3. Step 3

   Squeeze out the excess water and chop.

4. Step 4

   Wash and shred the bok choy leaf.

5. Step 5

   Wash and dice the green onion.

6. Step 6

   Mince the ginger until you have 1/2 teaspoon.

7. Step 7

   In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork with the dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and salt.

8. Step 8

   Add the lightly beaten egg and the vegetables. This is the wonton filling.

9. Step 9

   Heat the oil to 375 F.

10. Step 10

    While the oil is heating, prepare the wontons. Lay a wonton wrapper in front of you. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the middle. Fold up the wonton so that it resembles a nurse's cap, wetting the edges to seal.

11. Step 11

    Add the won tons to the hot oil, a few at a time, sliding them in carefully. Deep-fry the wontons in batches until they are golden brown, turning to make sure they brown evenly.

12. Step 12

    Drain on paper towels or a tempura rack if you have one. As with egg rolls , wontons should be served as soon as possible, to ensure they remain crispy.

13. Step 13

    Serve with sweet and sour sauce or red rice wine vinegar .