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Wantan, also known as wonton, is a type of dumpling commonly found in a number of Chinese cuisines.

Wantans can be boiled, steamed or deep-fried depending upon the dish.

Wantans are generally served with a dish or a soup, however, depending on personal preferences, wantans can be eaten alone.

Traditional wantans are not gluten-free as wheat based flour is used to make the wrappers. However, gluten free versions can be made using appropriate substitutions.

For the best taste and texture, wantans should be served and eaten shortly after cooking.

Yes, uncooked wantans can be frozen for future use.

Wantans are a type of dumpling. The term 'dumpling' is a broad category encompassing many varieties, one of which is the wantan.

No, the shape of a wantan can different depending on the region and personal preference - common shapes include simple half-moons, nurse caps, and right triangles.

Wantans are typically made of a thin square flour wrapper enveloping a filling that usually contains minced pork and shrimp.

Wantans are commonly found in soups, however, they may also be served in a sauce or deep fried and served with a dipping sauce.

Healthiness of wantans depends upon their filling, how they are cooked, and portion size.

Yes, wantans can be made vegetarian by using a filling comprised of vegetables or tofu.

Leftover wantans should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within a few days.

Frozen wantans can be cooked directly from the freezer and do not need to be thawed first. The cooking time may be a few minutes longer than fresh wantans.

There are many regional variations of wantans. Major ones include Cantonese wantans (often served with noodles in soup), Sichuan-style spicy wantans, and Shanghai-style small steamed wantans.

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