Learn how to fold wontons 8 different ways!

Learn how to fold wontons with these 8 different wonton folding techniques. Dazzle your family and friends with wontons in all sorts of shapes. Make wonton ravioli, samosas, chinese ingots and more.

Before you begin, read this important tip on handling wonton wrappers

Wonton ravioli

This wonton ravioli style is so easy. Ultimate beginners should start here. Because you are using two pieces of wonton wrappers for each wonton, either buy extra wonton skins or make less filling or you might run out of wrappers and have to make meatballs too.

1. Place a wonton wrapper on a dry clean cutting board
2. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper
3. Take another piece of wonton wrapper and lay it over the filling
4. Press the top wrapper gently but firmly over the filling, working out any air between filling and wonton wrapper
5. Use a little water to seal the edges

Try to push all the air out between the filling and the wrappers. If you don't, the air will expand during cooking and your wontons might burst. Sealing properly is important unless you want your wonton to spill its treasures.

When you boil them, they are going to do cartwheels in the water. When they finally stop and stay afloat, it means they are cooked.

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#ravioli

Samosa style

The wonton samosa style is basically making a triangle by folding the square wrapper in half.

1. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean cutting board
2. Place a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper
3. Wet the sides of the wrapper with some water
4. Pick up one corner and fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle
5. Work out any air between wrapper and filling
6. Press to seal the wonton

I will usually lay the wrapper on my hand, fill and fold the wonton without using the cutting board (see how it is done in the 2 videos below). This may be too fiddly for cooks new to wrapping wontons. Laying it on a cutting board to fold provides more control.

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#samosa

Samosa with a twist style

This is one of my favorite styles. Not too difficult but not too boring to make.

1. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean cutting board. Place a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper


2. Wet the sides of the wrapper


3. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle. Work out any air between wrapper and filling


4. Wet the two side corners of the triangle, gently pull them together and press firmly.The center corner should stick out slightly. Cute right?


5. Boil the wonton in water

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#samosatwist

Envelope style

This is not a traditional Chinese wonton style. It is here because I think it is easy to fold and looks cute.

1. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean cutting board
2. Place a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper
3. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle
4. Work out any air between wrapper and filling
5. Wet sides of wrapper and press firmly to seal the wonton
6. Wet the two side corners of the triangle
7. Fold the two corners on top of the wonton

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#envelope

Taiwan style 花莲扁食 (hua lian bian shi)

A little more challenging, but the shape looks great. It is similar to the samosa style with a twist except that the center corner that sticks out is a single layer.

1. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean cutting board
2. Place a teaspoon of filling at the lower half of the wrapper near a corner
3. Shape the filling into a narrow rectangular shape
4. Fold the corner over the filling and fold again to cover the filling
5. Do not fold all the way up, leave the opposite corner free
6. Flatten the two ends of the wrapper
7. Pull them together and press firmly. Use some water to seal

I found quite a lot of youtube videos on wonton folding techniques. Many are badly filmed with bad lighting and shaking. I picked this one because it is well shot with clear instructions and demonstration.

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#taiwan

China style No.1

1. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean cutting board
2. Place a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper
3. Shape the filling into a rectangular shape, parallel to the wrapper
4. Fold the wrapper in half
5. Work out any air between wrapper and filling
6. Fold the wrapper in half again
7. Flatten the two ends of the cylindrical shape
8. Pull them together and press firmly. Use some water to seal

This style is the same as the samosa with a twist style except you fold half into a rectangle instead of a triangle. When you connect the two ends together, you can choose to connect the diagonal sides together or from end to end. Note that your choice can result in two very different wonton shapes. Try it.

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#china1

China Style No.2

This one is supposed to crease like an un-ironed shirt when it is cooked. What do you think?

1. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean cutting board
2. Place a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper
3. Flatten the filling
4. Fold all 4 corners of the wrapper towards the center of the wrapper
5. Work out any air between wrapper and filling
6. Gather all four corners and squeeze gently to close

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#china2

Cantonese / Hong Kong style

This looks simple, but needs a certain degree of dexterity. It is different from just bunching up the wrappers. When wrappers are bundled up, the neck area become thick and not very appetizing.

1. Make a ring with your fingers and thumb
2. Place a wonton wrapper on your hand on top of the ring
3. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper
4. Gently push the filling down the ring with the teaspoon
5. Slowly move your fingers to close the ring to wrap the wrapper around the filling
6. Dab a little water around the closing of the wrapper to seal
7. Check that the wrapper is properly sealed

The lady in the youtube clip below wraps the Hong Kong-styled wonton with such ease and finesse. I have to include it here.

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/how-to-fold-wontons.html#cantonese

To conclude

Did you had fun folding wontons? Did you invent a new style while you are at it? If so, care to share it with me.

I'm sorry I couldn't provide step-by-step photos for all the folding styles. My skill as a photographer is as limited as it can get. I hope the addition of the videos help.

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