Wonton means “swallowing clouds” in Chinese — but the word comes from Cantonese, not Mandarin.
Wontons are believed to have been introduced to the West by early Chinatown settlers from the city of Guangzhou in southern China.
In Shanghai, the wrapping is flour-based and thicker and whiter than it is in Guangzhou. In China, white is a color associated with death, which is why so few Chinese foods are white.
Recipe by Esther Ottensoser
Wontons have come a long way since they left the soup! Move aside chicken and beef wontons… How about trying salmon?
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