Are Wontons Vegan?

What are wontons?

Wontons are a traditional Chinese stuffed dumpling that can be found right across the country cropping up in many regional cuisines. They’re made by stretching out a square of dough, or wrapper, directly in the palm of your hand, filling and sealing them into any shape by pinching the wrapper shut with your fingers. The wontons are then either boiled, steamed or fried and often added to soups. 

What are wontons made from?

The wrapper’s dough is generally made from flour, water, salt and eggs but the filling can be made from almost anything – ground and spiced vegetables, shrimps or meat are most common though. 

Are wontons vegan?

Generally speaking, no, wontons aren’t suitable for vegans. This isn’t to say that there aren’t many delicious plant-based wonton recipes and restaurants, but they’re most likely to include egg in the dough and quite often meat in the filling.

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