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How to Prepare Frozen Wontons

Wontons are a traditional Chinese folk noodle dish originating from China. Dumplings evolved from them, characterized by thin wrappers, tender fillings, clear broth, and fresh flavor.

Estimated cooking difficulty: ★★

Required Ingredients and Tools

  • A bag of frozen wontons (not expired; preferably with a seasoning packet included)
  • Rice cooker (Xiaomi smart rice cooker recommended)
  • Salt (if the wontons do not include a seasoning packet)
  • Chicken bouillon powder (if the wontons do not include a seasoning packet)
  • Pepper powder (if the wontons do not include a seasoning packet)
  • Sesame oil (if the wontons do not include a seasoning packet)
  • 1 stalk of cilantro (optional)

Note: Cooking methods for frozen wontons may vary depending on the equipment used. This guide only covers the method using a "rice cooker."

Calculations

  • Typically, one person consumes 12–20 wontons per meal.
  • When placing all wontons in the rice cooker, add water to a level that just covers the wontons, then multiply that amount by 2–3 times (approximately 600ml of water is needed for one person's portion).

Instructions

Boiling the Water

  • Pour water into the rice cooker and run the "Stew" or "Cook" mode for 35 minutes. At this point, open the lid to confirm the water is boiling.

Adding the Wontons

  • Carefully place the frozen wontons into the water, being careful not to get burned.
  • You may rinse the wontons with water briefly before adding them to the rice cooker.
  • If the wontons come with a seasoning packet, add it to the water at this stage.

Cooking the Wontons

  • Close the lid and run the same "Stew" or "Cook" mode for 20 minutes.

Serving the Wontons

  • Ladle all the wontons and enough water to cover them into a bowl.
  • If no seasoning packet was added earlier, adjust the taste by adding salt, chicken bouillon powder, pepper powder, and sesame oil according to your preference.
  • You may also sprinkle 5–8 cilantro leaves on top for garnish (suitable only for those who do not mind the taste of cilantro).

Additional Tips

  • After serving, you can also add a poached egg (Sunny-side-up Egg) to enjoy together.

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