wonton

Definition

A Chinese dumpling, often stuffed with varieties of meat or seafood and vegetables.

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 雲吞 /云吞 (wan⁴ tan¹, wan⁴ tan⁴).

Example Sentences

• "The wonton will be done when the crab filling is cooked through and the wonton are very soft."
• "When the water boils again, the wonton are ready to be inhaled with a little chicken broth."
• "Arrange cooked or uncooked filled wonton in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover and place in freezer. When the wonton are frozen, transfer to freezer bag."