Wontons

Often referred to as the Chinese ravioli, wontons are a variety of thin-skinned dumplings with meat, seafood or vegetable filling enclosed in tender wheat dough wrappers.

Many sources suggest that the origins of wontons date back to the Han dynasty era.

Over time, wontons have evolved and spread from Northern China throughout the country and beyond.

Wontons were enjoyed as a heartwarming soup typically flavored with white pepper, sesame, and oyster oil.

Nowadays, wontons are available in numerous varieties.

Further to the south, people make their wontons with egg wrappers and fill them with a combination of pork and shrimp, while in Cantonese cuisine, wontons are often served as an appetizer, deep fried and smothered in sweet and sour sauce.