Vegetarian Wontons

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the vegetable mixture from the wok and let cool.

Combine the cooled vegetables, soy sauce, bean curd, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

Put 1 teaspoon of the vegetable filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Dampen the edges of the wrappers. Fold the filled wrappers in half to form a triangle, then fold the bottom corners together. Press the edges to seal.

Clean out the wok and add 2 cups of oil (or use a deep fryer). Heat to 360 degrees F. Add the wontons, in batches, and cook until golden brown, turning as needed.

Remove the wontons from the oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper toweling.

Serve the vegetarian wontons hot with hoisin or dumpling sauce for dipping.