wonton wrapper

Thin dough square

A wonton wrapper is a thin sheet of dough used to enclose fillings in Chinese cuisine.

Made from flour, egg, and water, these small squares or circles are filled with meat or vegetables, then folded and sealed before boiling, steaming, or frying: She pinched the edges of the wonton wrapper to seal in the pork filling.

Also called wonton skins.

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