Vegetarian Crispy Wontons

Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Vegetarian Crispy Wontons are a delightful appetizer or snack that will impress any crowd. Featuring a savory filling of crumbled tofu, earthy shiitake mushrooms, vibrant carrots, and aromatic ginger, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and fried to perfection, each wonton boasts a satisfyingly crunchy exterior with a hearty, umami-rich interior. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, these vegetarian wontons are ideal for party platters or as a side dish. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce—like soy-ginger or sweet chili—for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as irresistible as it is versatile. Whether you're a vegetarian or just exploring meat-free options, this recipe is a must-try! Keywords: Vegetarian Crispy Wontons, tofu wontons, shiitake mushroom recipe, fried wontons, party appetizers, meat-free snacks.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 30 wonton wrappers
• 200 grams firm tofu
• 100 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 1 medium carrot
• 3 scallions
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the filling: Press the tofu to remove excess water. Crumble it in a large bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms, peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the scallions. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the tofu.

Step 3

Grate the ginger and add it to the mixture along with the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until combined.

Step 4

Prepare the wontons: Combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This will be used to seal the wonton wrappers.

Step 5

Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 6

Use your fingers or a pastry brush to moisten the edges of the wrapper with the cornstarch slurry.

Step 7

Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal, ensuring no air is trapped inside.

Step 8

Bring the two opposite corners of the triangle together and press to seal, forming the classic wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 9

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 10

Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 175°C), carefully add a few wontons at a time into the oil.

Step 11

Fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 12

Remove the wontons from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 13

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1268.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4749.2

Total Fat 467.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 289.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3345.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 477.9mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1287.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 11.4%