A wonton is a Chinese filled dumpling made from wonton wrappers filled with a meat, seafood or vegetable mixture. Wonton wrappers, or skins, are thin, soft squares of dough made from flour, eggs and water. The wrappers are sold as squares or circles both refrigerated or frozen. Filled wontons are either fried, boiled or steamed. They are served as appetizers or snacks with various dipping sauces.

Wonton soup is a Chinese specialty in which the wontons are cooked and served in a clear broth. The broth is usually flavored with slivers of green onions and julienned strips of pork or chicken.