Wontons with Sweet-Sour Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 ounces) pineapple tidbits
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
• 3/4 cup finely chopped canned bean sprouts
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 packages (12 ounces each) wonton wrappers
• Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in green pepper and pineapple. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes; set aside and keep warm.
• In a large bowl, combine pork, cabbage, sprouts, onion, eggs, salt and pepper. Place about 1 tablespoonful in the center of a wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal. Repeat.
• In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons for 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce Yield: about 8-1/2 dozen (2-1/2 cups sauce).

Wontons with Sweet-Sour Sauce published in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p27