A wonton (also spelled wantan, wanton, or wuntun) is a type of dumpling commonly found in a number of Chinese cuisines, as well as in American Chinese cuisine, dating back to 206 BC.
A wonton is made with a thin ten centimeter square lye-water pastry wrapper made of wheat flour, water, salt, and lye, and filled with savory minced meat, although vegetarian fillings can be substituted.
