Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons
Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons blend juicy ground pork with finely chopped shrimp for a springy, savory filling accented by sesame, soy, and a touch of white pepper. These delicate pillows boil until tender and bouncy, perfect with noodles and greens or dipped in a soy-based sauce. Ideal for gatherings or make-ahead batches you can freeze and cook straight from the freezer.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped (smooth but not puréed). Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the ground pork.
- 2
Add the sesame oil, seasoning sauce, thin soy sauce, rice wine, salt, cornstarch, sugar, white pepper, and beaten egg to the bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or massage with your hands until all the liquid is absorbed (Mom’s trick for a moist, flavorful filling). Transfer the filling to a medium bowl.
- 3
Set up a wonton-folding station with a large cutting board or silicone mat, a small bowl of water, the bowl of filling, the wonton wrappers (lightly covered with a damp paper towel so they don’t dry out), and a large plate dusted with flour (to hold the folded wontons).
- 4
Lay a wonton wrapper flat on the cutting board and place about 1 1/2 teaspoons of filling in the center. Dip a finger in water and moisten the edges of half the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon.
- 5
With the flat side of the wonton facing the bottom of the cutting board, dab water on one corner and bring both corners together to overlap in the center. Pinch to seal and form a gold ingot shape (historical currency in Imperial China), like a small boat with raised sides and a flat bottom.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling. To cook the wontons, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Cook the wontons in batches, 8 to 10 at a time, until they float to the top, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
To freeze the wontons for later, place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan after folding and put them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a zip-top bag for up to 3 months. To cook frozen wontons, boil for 5 to 7 minutes or until they float to the top.
- Calories 198.95 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 16.47 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 1.96 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.61 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.89 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.72 mg High 39%
- Sodium 131.76 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 260.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 8.78 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mama's Pork and Shrimp Wontons is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Eggs, Ground Pork, and Rice Wine. Each serving provides about 198.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Eggs, Ground Pork, Rice Wine, Salt. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons?
- About 50 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 198.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons healthy?
- Mama’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 198.95 calories and 16.47 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.76 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.89 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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