Making fried wonton strips isn't as difficult as people assume. Make friend wonton noodles with help from a culinary professional. There are two ways to accomplish this easy task. It's a nice alternative to chips.
If you want to take/experience the long route of making these front scratch you can check it out below.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 egg
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- Cornstarch for rolling
- Cooking oil of choice
DIRECTIONS
- Add egg, water, and salt to a bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- Add flour to a bowl and create a well in the center. Add the liquid ingredients to the center. Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the flour.
- Lightly dust your work area with cornstarch to help prevent sticking. Turn the dough out. Knead for 5-10 minutes or until the dough has come together and is smooth.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 15-30 minutes.
- Once the dough has rested, heat a pot of oil to 350F.
- Roll the dough out into a thin layer and cut out a large rectangle. From that rectangle, cut 3-4 inch squares. Stack the squares onto one another using cornstarch to prevent sticking. You can stop here and use this classic shape for any wonton wrapper, otherwise cut into ½ inch strips.
- Dust off excess cornstarch and place in oil. Fry until golden brown or about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Cool and ENJOY!
Easy 4 Ingredient Wonton Strips
