Zhenfengyuan Wontons

Zhenfengyuan Wontons

　　Zhenfengyuan Restaurant was established in the 10th year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1872), serving popular dishes such as wontons, potstickers, and sweet porridge. Over generations, chefs continuously refined their techniques and improved flavor quality, making Zhenfengyuan’s fermented rice wontons widely renowned. The wonton wrappers are extremely thin—over 600 can be made from one pound of flour, thin enough to see fingerprints through them when held in the palm. The filling is made from premium pork, which is pounded into a fine paste with a knife, then mixed with an appropriate amount of water and over ten different seasonings. After stirring evenly, the mixture is wrapped in the ultra-thin wrappers, boiled in water, and after being scooped out, topped with six kinds of condiments before serving. Its characteristics include wrappers as thin as bamboo membranes, so delicate they’re hardly noticeable when eating; generous, tender, and smooth fillings without any greasy aftertaste; paired with crispy, fragrant fermented rice, the wontons are truly exceptionally delicious.