Wonton wrappers are a wonderful versatile item that I love using. Once filled, they can be steamed or fried, or turned into quick ravioli dishes. In the recipe here I’ve used them to prepare mini egg rolls and cooked ravioli, filled with a delicious duck filling.
This unique filling for the egg rolls was inspired by the Moroccan “cigars”, which are filled with cooked meat, though I gave it a more Asian touch. Using this filling in the cooked ravioli turned out just as wonderful.
The duck is cooked with coconut milk, pineapple and other tasty flavorings, then roughly ground with scallions and fresh ginger. The cooked marinade is also blended and reduced further, to created a tasty, light sauce. The egg rolls are perfect for serving in a finger food buffet, while the ravioli version is best served as light main course.
Though very delicious, this is not a type of dish that can be made quickly, so some advanced planning is required. Once you’ll taste the egg rolls or ravioli, I’m sure you’ll find the dish worth the time invested. Try it and enjoy.
Notes:
* Five spice mix contains cinnamon, star anise, cloves, Sichuan pepper and fennel. It can be found in most supermarkets, or online.
Makes: 30
Prep time: 45 minutes
Marinating time: 3 hours
Chilling time for the cooked duck: overnight
Cooking time: Duck: 1½ hours Wontons/ravioli: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
For the duck:
1 can (13.5 oz/400ml) unsweetened coconut milk
1 Tbs each: rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, coconut or brown sugar, salt, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce,
1 inch (2.5 cm) peeled sliced ginger
1 tsp five spice mix
1 tsp each: red and green curry paste
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (or canned in pineapple juice)
1 star anise
1.25 lb (570 grams) duck legs
2 scallions, roughly chopped
For the filling:
½ inch (1.25 cm) peeled sliced ginger
1 scallion, roughly chopped
1 Tbs Hoisin sauce
For the fried egg rolls/ravioli:
30 Wonton wrappers
Oil for pan frying
For serving:
Fresh pineapple, small diced
1 scallion, roughly chopped
1 Tbs roasted sesame oil
1. The duck: in a large bowl, mix all the duck ingredients, expect for the duck and scallions. Pour the marinade into a large Ziploc bag and add the duck legs. Seal and keep in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
2. When ready to cook, place the duck and marinade in a wide pot and bring to room temperature. Scatter the scallion on top, cover the pot and bring to the boil. Lower the heat to medium-high and cook for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 1 hour, until the duck is fully cooked and separates from the bone. Cool to room temperature and place in the fridge overnight.
3. The next day, remove the fat layer (keep it, it’s great for cooking potatoes).
Remove the star anise from the sauce and pour it into a medium pot. Blend to a smooth sauce with a hand blender. Place on high heat and bring to the boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
4. The filling: Remove the skin of the duck and separate the meat from the bones. Place the meat in a food processor, fitted with the metal blade. Add the ginger, scallion and Hoisin sauce. Blend briefly, to a form a coarse filling.
5. Place a few wonton wrappers at a time on a cutting board. Brush the sides with water and fold in any way you prefer, as shown in the photos.
6. To cook the ravioli: bring water to the boil in a deep pot. Add a few ravioli at a time and cook for about 3 minutes, until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve immediately, with the sauce, diced pineapple, scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
7. To fry the egg rolls: preheat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add a few egg rolls at a time and fry until golden on both sides. Place on paper towels to absorb extra fat. Pour sauce into a ramekin, add sesame oil and place on a serving plate. Add the fried egg rolls, garnish with the pineapple and scallions and serve immediately.
Egg Roll Wrappers !!! How could I forget about them? I did this – once. Why not more often – she berates herself for! Such an easy way to get delicious crunch! I’m inspired – must check out possibilities in local store. Can fill with anything and quickly fry them up – not unlike what we do with tortillas and taco shells – only betterer!
Many thanks for your continued inspirational posts! ;->
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lol With the abundance of items to choose from in any supermarket, it’s so easy to forget some. Wonton wrappers are really so great to have in the fridge. I love using them both for mini egg rolls and quick raviloi. Definitely betterer! 🙂
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Everything looks wonderful! Would love to catch up…..Karla
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Hi Kalra, what a surprise!
NECI feels like ancient history by now. Lots of ups and down since.
My email is pensoron@gmail.com, or check the About page for my LinkedIn profile.
Best,
Ronit
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I just bought wontons to make a Sichuanese version and I’m sure I will have plenty left. Now, where to find duck in my area. I made a whole duck once (I was young and it turned out greasy) but duck legs are certainly better to cook with. Sounds like a great recipe!
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Thank you Judi, this dish turned out so good. The duck can indeed be quite greasy, so for the filling I used this method of cooking, where I can remove the fat after chilling it. Though I do love using the fat with potatoes.
Looking forward to seeing your Sichuanese version. 🙂
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When I made a whole duck the fat just stayed but like you said you refrigerate it and skim off the fat with this recipe. The one I’m making hopefully later this week is with pork in a chili oil sauce. I love the combinations you can come up with.
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Sounds great, and indeed there are so many combinations to use. 🙂
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Such a flavoursome recipe…the techniques involved are certainly intriguing. I would love to try this😊
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I hope you’ll try and enjoy it. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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What a tasty and awesome recipe…….loved it 🙂
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Thank you Priyabrataa, I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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Wow, that’s an interesting filling!
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Thank you Rini, I’m glad you liked it. It turned out so good. Well worth the effort. 🙂
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WOWZA! (Is that acceptable for breakfast? I’m asking for a friend. lol)😜
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lol Thank you! Tell your “friend” that it can be acceptable any time of the day! 😀
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YAY! (Happy Dance!) 💟
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These sound so incredibly AMAZING! I want some right now lol
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Thank you Angie, I’m glad you liked the recipe. Wish I could share! 🙂
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Oh I could most definitely eat that entire dish-Yummy!
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lol Thank you Sheryl! Yes, it’s easy to eat quite a few of these! 🙂
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Yes-um…um…um….good!
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I can just taste the crispyness of the wonton wrappers, they’re mouthwatering for sure and I can nibble on these all day long! Yummy!
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I’ve always wondered what ravioli taste like with wonton wrappers! They look amazing!
Not sure why but my previous comment came out as anonymous…I probably pressed enter without adding my name. I sometimes have butter fingers, lol!
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Thank you Marisa, for both comments. Butter fingers is a great expression! 🙂
Yes, these mini egg rolls are are totally nibble worthy and tend to disappear very quickly.
Nothing beats fresh homemade ravioli, but this is quite a reasonable alternative for when pressed with time. I use the ones in the link here, which contain eggs, so it does give a pasta-like texture and flavor when cooked. It’s worth trying. 🙂
http://www.nasoya.com/healthy-tofu-products/won-ton-wraps/
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Thanks Ronit, well noted! 😊
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Sounds insanely delicious ✌✌ impressive share ✌✌
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Thank you Jyo, I’m glad you liked the recipe. 🙂
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Great post, Ronit. Both the ravioli and egg rolls look so delicious – and that sauce! I love the use of duck and what a great way to score some duck fat. Brilliant recipe.
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Thank you Tracey, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I was looking for some interesting filling, and the duck fitted so perfectly for it. The fat layer is so tasty, as it’s a combination of the duck fat with the coconut milk and all the flavorings. The potatoes I’ve cooked it with were so good! 🙂
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Wow! Incredible!!!
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Thank you Mimi! 🙂
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Such perfect timing! A friend cooked a large duck and gave me the carcass and a lot of leftover meat. I boiled the carcass down and froze everything. Now I know exactly what to make with it! Thanks Ronit, as always, for the constant inspiration.
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Thank you Lindy, for your kind words. I’m glad you liked the recipe and glad it came in such good timing! I hope you’ll enjoy the dish. I’ll be happy to see your version. 🙂
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Really nice!
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Thank you Debbie! 🙂
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great recipe , they look so delicious and tempting!!
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Thank you Nisha, I’m glad you liked the recipe. Both egg rolls and ravioli were so delicious. Well worth trying. 🙂
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Wow~~!!!! Looks really good. Yum!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Just the duck cooked with the marinade looks tasty enough but you made further better!
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Thank you! You’re right, the duck is also great on its own, served with the same sauce, but it was even better as a filling for these tasty egg rolls/ravioli. 🙂
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A very lovely filling and beautiful treat! yumm
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Thank you Lyn, these turned out so tasty. Well worth the effort. 🙂
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Yes I can imagine!
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Holy smokes what a fabulous recipe Ronit. I love 5 spice with duck, it all sounds fantastic.
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Thank you Myra, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I too love the combination of duck with 5 spice and Hoisin sauce, so wanted to incorporate them in the filling. It turned out so very tasty. No doubt I'[ll be making this again. 🙂
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The filling sounds wonderful. These would be perfect for a party.
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Thank you Sheryl. Yes, these are perfect for parties. 🙂
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Genius! I can’t tell you how much I’d like one or two right now!
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Thank you Mollie! I have to say that looking at the photos now, I wouldn’t mind one or two either. 🙂
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Yumm! Wow…I miss some goodies when I’m on the run.
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Thank you Dawn! 🙂
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Wow what lovely two recipes in one post! I was particularly impressed with the way you cooked the duck with pineapple and coconut milk! I can only imagine how tasty that must be! Really incredible dishes!
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Thank you Indu, I’m glad you liked the recipe. The duck turned out so good and can definitely be served on its own, but it also makes a wonderful filling. It’s nice to have both options. 🙂
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Delicious 😋
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Thank you! 🙂
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Welcome!
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