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Hoi An–Style Fried Wontons (Shrimp & Pineapple)

Hoi An–Style Fried Wontons
(Shrimp & Pineapple)
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year

When my brother shared photos of the famous Hoi An fried wontons he was enjoying in Vietnam, I was instantly inspired. Crispy, golden, topped with shrimp and pineapple — they looked utterly irresistible. With Lunar New Year in full swing and the Bellagio Conservatory alive with lanterns and blooms, pandas and koi celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, it felt like the perfect moment to recreate a little of that festive magic at home.

Year of the Fire Horse, Bellagio Las Vegas

These fried wontons hail from Hoi An, the charming central Vietnamese town known for its vibrant food culture. The local specialty is an open-faced, crispy shell with a well‑balanced, tangy topping.

My version recreates the sweet, savory, mildly spicy glaze. Fish sauce brings a caramelized depth that makes the shrimp taste fuller and more complex, adding an umami component. Dried red chilies fried in oil are served on the side for those wanting more heat.

Served as an appetizer or shared plate, they’re emblematic of Hoi An’s love for texture, freshness, and dishes meant to be enjoyed together. I served the wontons over a bed of curly green leaf lettuce, garnished with cilantro.

Hoi An–Style Fried Wontons (Shrimp & Pineapple)

Hoi An–Style Fried Wontons Recipe

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Martin Yan’s Hot and Sour Sauce with Mini Wontons

Martin Yan's Hot and Sour Sauce with Wontons

Martin Yan’s Hot and Sour Sauce
With Mini Chicken Wontons

Martin Yan is a celebrated chef, cookbook author, and television host. He is best known for his popular cooking show “Yan Can Cook,” which debuted in 1982. His energetic personality, impressive knife skills, and iconic catchphrase, “If Yan can cook, so can you!” have made him a beloved figure in culinary television. In fact, he has hosted over 3,500 episodes of cooking shows aired worldwide. His charismatic teaching style has inspired generations to cook Chinese and Asian cuisine at home.

In addition to Quick Mussels over Angel Hair and Quick Wonton Soup, for another time-saving tasty recipe, here I pair the Chef’s Hot and Sour Sauce with frozen Mini Chicken Cilantro Wontons from Costco. The wontons are simply boiled for a few minutes according to package instructions.

Regarding the garnish, it is worth noting that Dendrobium orchids are beautiful, edible, and non-toxic. They have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that is mostly neutral. However, while a single orchid brings a colorful pop to the presentation, it is used more for its visual appeal than for taste and is not meant to be eaten.

Martin Yan’s Hot and Sour Sauce Recipe

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Quick Wonton Noodle Soup

This Quick (delicious) Wonton Noodle Soup is made with frozen/defrosted broth, frozen wontons (2 minutes) and noodles (4 minutes). Quick cooking baby bok choy adds the green vegetable component, along with plenty fresh scallion and cilantro. Garlic, ginger, soy sauce and fish sauce add depth of flavor. Sesame oil adds a toasty richness while jalapeño and chili garlic sauce definitely give it a kick!

When I make broth from scratch, I always make a big pot, and freeze some of the broth for later use. This flavorful broth was from a Vietnamese chicken soup recipe similar to pho ga. But any tasty broth would work. Here, the chicken soup with cilantro garnish is well-paired with bright herby chicken/cilantro wontons from Costco.

Vietnamese Chicken Soup Recipe

Quick Wonton Noodle Soup Recipe

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Pumpkin Ricotta Wontons, Maple, Pomegranate, Lime

Spiced Pumpkin Ricotta Wontons
Maple Syrup, Pomegranate, Lime Zest, Powdered Sugar

Sweet creamy ricotta is mixed with pumpkin puree, a bit of sugar and salt, plus a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. Wonton wrappers are filled with this heavenly mixture and fried to a puffy golden brown.

The warm wontons are drizzled with two syrups – maple and pomegranate, dusted with powdered sugar, and sprinkled with pomegranate arils and lime zest for a delightful autumnal dessert. ‘Tis the season for pomegranates and pumpkins!

Pumpkin Ricotta Wonton Recipe

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Apricot Wonton Ravioli, Chile Crème Anglaise

Fried Wonton Packages filled with Dried Apricot, Apricot Preserves, Mascarpone
Chile Crème Anglaise, Pinenuts, Mint

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Challenge #3: Luxury Dinner Party

Challenge Prompt: Celebrate! You’ve made it this far, and the next challenge is to hold a party for your friends and family. Whether you’re an experienced host or an entertaining newbie, get creative and host a luxurious dinner party where your guests will discover new tastes and exotic flavors.

We served Apricot Wonton Ravioli, Chile Creme Anglaise at our Luxury Dinner Party – Modern Southwest. I hope you have a chance to stop by and enjoy the party! Votes may be cast now through Oct. 7th. If you are a fan of Luxury Dinner Party – Modern Southwest, please vote here! Muchas Gracias!

Apricot Wonton Ravioli

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Hoi An–Style Fried Wontons (Shrimp & Pineapple) 🏮 🏮 🏮 Celebrating the Lunar New Year