How can I store wonton wrappers in the freezer?
I have found that authentic frozen egg roll wrappers from an Asian food store work well for canneloni and ravioli. Just thaw, fill, and roll. You can cut them to any desired length. Also, frozen wonton wrappers work exceptionally well for ravioli. While I haven't tried it yet the wonton wrappers should be ideal for tortellini/tortelloni.
But I don't always have these on hand and the nearest place I can get them is about 30 miles away. I have tried buying extra and keeping them frozen but they seem to get freezer burned quickly, with the edges being too dry and brittle to use.
I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to keep them better. Or does anyone have any other alternatives that would be as easy to use?
Best Answer
I happen to have watched a TV show the other day about this very problem and they suggested making a big batch of whatever filling or fillings you are thinking of using (presently or in the future) and go ahead and make them all up and freeze them ready to cook. They were making several kinds of ravioli that day. They made them all up and placed them on cookie sheets to freeze and then placed them in ZipLock bags and they had a nice supply to pull out of the freezer whenever they were ready to cook them. They didn't have a problem with brittle wontons once they were filled. They used beaten egg to seal the edges so the filling wouldn't ooze out. You can use this same method for any shape or filling....doesn't have to be ravioli, of course.
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Yes, you can freeze wonton wrappers. When done correctly they will last for up to a year in the freezer. You must separate the wrappers with wax paper or cornstarch, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and then put them in an airtight container or freezer bag.Can you freeze wonton wrappers?
Unopened packs of wonton wrappers can last in your refrigerator for a while; use opened ones within about a week. You can freeze wonton wrappers, wrapped well in plastic and popped in a zip-top bag, for up to several months. Nguyen suggests freezing them in short stacks so you can pull out just what you need.How do you store wontons in the freezer?
Place the wontons on the trays so they are not touching each other and place the tray into the freezer. There is no need to cover them. When they are frozen solid, gently remove and place into plastic containers or bags. Label with a use-by date for two months from current date.How do you store homemade wonton wrappers?
To keep the wonton wrappers from sticking together, dust them each with flour and stack them in a pile, wrapping the pile in plastic wrap. Freeze until ready to use. To thaw the wrappers, take them out of the freezer and place them in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.How do you freeze dumpling wrappers?
HOW TO FREEZE DUMPLING WRAPPERS. You can freeze the wrappers once they have been wrapped in a layer of plastic and sealed inside a freezer bag. Let the wrappers defrost on your counter and then use them as usual. Because the wrappers are covered in starch, you will need to use water to help seal the dumplings together.DUMPLING WRAP STYLE|HOW TO STORE DUMPLING IN FREEZER|HOW TO WRAP DUMPLINGS|HOW TO FOLD DUMPLINGS
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Answer 2
Freezer burn is due to water sublimating out of food, in this case wonton wrappers. The process usually becomes apparent after two weeks of being frozen.
This is a tough process to stop, but it can be slowed down by not giving the water anywhere else to go.
Ways to do this remove all air space around the food before freezing by either:
1. packaging in vacuum sealer bags
2. tightly sealing in and removing all air from a zip lock type freezer bag, avoid the ones with sliders
3. tightly wrapping in cling wrap, then tape or put in a normal plastic baggie to keep the cling wrap from coming apart
Answer 3
How about putting them in a freezer bag full of water ,then put them in the freezer.Works well for freezing fish.
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