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Definition of «wonton»

Wonton is a type of Chinese dumpling that is typically made from thinly rolled pieces of wheat flour dough, filled with various ingredients such as pork, shrimp or vegetables and then steamed. The name comes from the Cantonese word "wun ton" which means "swallowing the cloud," referring to how the dumplings are eaten in one bite. Wontons are a popular appetizer or snack in Chinese cuisine, often served with a dipping sauce and can also be used as part of soups or other dishes.

Usage examples

  1. I went to my favorite Chinese restaurant and ordered a steaming hot bowl of wonton soup.
  2. During our family gathering, my aunt prepared homemade wontons with ground pork and shrimp, which were everyone's favorite.
  3. The cookbook I recently bought has a delicious recipe for crispy wontons stuffed with cream cheese and served with sweet chili sauce.
  4. My friend shared a secret recipe for vegetarian wontons made with tofu, mushrooms, and carrots, and they turned out to be incredibly flavorful.
  5. The aromatic broth of the spicy Sichuan wontons gave a fiery kick to my taste buds, leaving me craving for more.
  6. I was feeling adventurous, so I ordered a plate of fried wontons as an appetizer, and they were the perfect combination of crispy and savory.
  7. As a quick snack, I bought a pack of frozen wontons from the supermarket and cooked them in minutes for a tasty treat.
  8. The food truck at the night market offered a variety of street food, including pan-fried wontons filled with succulent chicken and water chestnuts.
  9. I attempted to make wonton noodles at home by wrapping them in thin wheat-based wrappers and serving them with a flavorful broth and vegetables.
  10. The dim sum restaurant served delicate shrimp wontons, served with a light soy-based dipping sauce, that melted in my mouth with every bite.

Phrases with «wonton»

Sentences with «wonton»

  • Last weekend I shared a Meyer lemon mousse in wonton cups, and this week, well you'll just have to come back on Friday and see! (phamfatale.com)
  • I had a pack of wonton wrappers in the fridge as I am still experimenting with different brands, but you could easily make your own dumpling dough from my first post. (sugarandcinnamon.com)
  • With the holidays just around the corner I wanted to share with you some ideas for appetizers that can be made with wonton wrappers. (couponclippingcook.com)
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