Wonton skins are flattened dough used to wrap Asian foods. They come in various sizes and styles, and can be made at home. They can be used for dumplings, egg rolls, and other packaged foods, and can be steamed, fried, or boiled. When buying them, check for freshness and mold, and store them in the refrigerator. Homemade skins should be stored with flour between them in a dry container.
Wonton skins are flattened pieces of dough that are used to wrap wontons, dumplings, egg rolls, and an assortment of other Asian foods. A wide variety of sizes and styles of these wraps are available, and many grocery stories carry at least a basic assortment in their typically refrigerated Asian foods section. It’s also possible to make wonton skins at home, although access to a noodle machine is usually extremely helpful for the rolling process.
Typical wonton skins are made with a dough that closely resembles dough used for noodles, with flour, egg, a small amount of salt, and sometimes a dash of oil. The ingredients are mixed and then the dough is rolled out very finely before being cut into small pieces. Depending on the end use, the peels can be square, round or even rectangular and the thickness of the dough varies, although it is usually thin.
Very thin wonton skins cook to transparency, while thicker skins develop a more opaque texture, almost already. The dough is usually slightly chewy in texture, with a bland taste that offsets the sometimes complex flavors of the filling and any sauces that might be used. When fried, wonton skins are usually very crispy and brown well.
There are several ways to use wonton skins. They can be used to make wontons, small dumplings that are cooked and served in broth, and can also be used for potstickers, egg rolls, and other packaged foods. They can also be steamed, fried or boiled; and they are usually very sturdy, which means they hold up very well to heating. Some people even use them simply; Fried, twisted wonton skins, for example, are a popular snack in some parts of the world.
When buying cotton skins at the store, check the date on the package to make sure they’re fresh, and look for any signs of mold. Store them in the refrigerator, and if the package is open, store them in an airtight container so they don’t dry out. Homemade wonton skins can be made by mixing a basic dough, rolling it out to the desired thickness, and cutting out desired shapes. If you plan to store your homemade skins before using, be sure to spread a thin layer of flour between the skins so they don’t stick to each other, and keep them in a dry container so they don’t turn into a dough mass.
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