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Default springroll vs wonton wrapper

Sqwertz > wrote:

> James > wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of trying to make some wontons. The local store don't
>> have wonton wrappers but have springroll wrappers. Can I just cut
>> those in 4 or do I need to find wonton wrappers. Don't know if they
>> are basically the same.

>
> There's two different kind of egg roll wrappers. If it says "Egg
> Roll" on the label, chances are they're just large wonton wrappers.
> The other kind are usually called "Spring Roll" wrappers which are
> much thinner (about 25 in a 1/3" stack).


IOW: You need to find Egg Roll or Wonton Wrappers - or
make your own. Spring roll wrappers will not work for making any
sort of wonton as you know it.

-sw

-sw