How to Use wonton in a Sentence

wonton

noun
  • Go straight for the spicy Sichuan wontons in chili oil.
    Catherine O’Neill, Bon Appetit, 2 Jan. 2018
  • Bring to a boil and then drop in the stuffed wonton wrapper.
    Redbook, 14 Jan. 2011
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the sauce into the wonton cups.
    Robin Miller, azcentral, 11 Apr. 2018
  • The wontons are ample in size and the cheese makes a bigger statement than the ham.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Add on an egg for $1, charsiu for $2 or a wonton for $2.
    Audrey Gorden, RedEye Chicago, 20 Sep. 2017
  • The fried wonton chips served warm alongside each were a sweeper of a hit among my crew.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Press the wonton skins into the bottom and up the sides of 24 mini muffin cups.
    Robin Miller, azcentral, 11 Apr. 2018
  • The Bristol Bar & Grill will sell beer, mimosas and wontons.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2018
  • See that plate of little globes bristling with strips of fried wonton wrapper?
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 30 Jan. 2020
  • The best wontons, soups, salads and crispy wraps can be brought directly to your door.
    Grubhub, Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • One reason the green chilis wrapped in a wonton and served with a side of guacamole are so popular?
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2017
  • Also on that list were cooked pork, raw beef, raw chicken and pork wonton.
    David J. Neal, miamiherald, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Divide the apple mixture among the wonton cups (about 1/8 cup each).
    Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 30 May 2017
  • Divide the apple mixture among the wonton cups (about 1/8 cup each).
    Lisa Lillien, Redbook, 30 May 2017
  • The spicy wonton soup is a new entry into the Anchorage soup hall of fame.
    Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Bowls can be filled with bacon, edamame beans, sweet potatoes, wonton crisps and more.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 June 2017
  • The mom returned to the buffet table several times for more food, and each time brought more wontons for the boy to eat.
    Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2017
  • There's nothing better than a fried, gooey green chili wonton fresh from the fryer.
    Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2018
  • To form single-bite wontons, be sure to restrict the filling amount to 1 teaspoon.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 28 Jan. 2020
  • Some families like to wrap up small pieces in wonton pastry and deep-fry them.
    NBC News, 25 Jan. 2020
  • With crispy wontons, mushrooms and sweet and spicy sesame, this burger’s flavors bounce around all your taste buds.
    Allyson Reedy, The Know, 26 May 2017
  • In addition, the restaurant will award one customer with free green chili wontons for a year.
    Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2017
  • On a clean surface, fill one wonton wrapper at a time with a teaspoon of filling.
    Stephanie Nguyen, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2017
  • My go-to takeout order includes Cheng Du spicy dumplings and Sichuan wontons with spicy chile sauce.
    BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018
  • The spicy Sichuan wonton, or chao shou, comes to the table drenched in a spicy chili oil flavored with Sichuan peppercorn and a black vinegar sauce.
    CNN, 1 Dec. 2021
  • The ones at Sichuan Impression whop a ma la punch that hits you about three wontons in, as the heat and that numbing sensation start to build.
    Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2019
  • Two of you will have to figure out how to split the third portion of tuna tartare, buttery in texture, spicy on the tongue and served atop crisp fried wontons.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2020
  • Din Tai Fung, which had one concession stand last season, will get three now to hawk its wonton soup.
    Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 6 Aug. 2018
  • The corunda was the size of a mega-wonton but was luscious; the two Oaxacan tamales were soft and spectacular.
    Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Hot food lovers will appreciate the way the delicate wontons soak up the chile oil to make a perfect bite of comfort food.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 10 Oct. 2019

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