Crispy Gochujang Pork Wonton Cups with Sesame-Lime Slaw

These viral-worthy wonton cups combine the best of Korean and Chinese flavors in one bite-sized appetizer. The crispy baked wrappers hold a savory-sweet gochujang pork filling, balanced by bright sesame-lime slaw. Ready in 35 minutes with minimal prep!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 24 cups (6 per serving)

Ingredients

• 24 square wonton wrappers
• 1 lb ground pork
• 3 tbsp gochujang paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Press wonton wrappers into greased mini muffin tins.
2. Bake empty wonton cups for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
3. While baking, brown pork in skillet over medium heat.
4. Add gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger to pork. Cook 5 minutes.
5. Combine cabbage, carrots, vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil for slaw.
6. Remove baked wonton cups from oven and fill with pork mixture.
7. Top each cup with a small mound of slaw.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.

Chef's Note

For extra crunch, spray wonton wrappers lightly with oil before baking.

Make-Ahead Tips

Prep filling and slaw separately; assemble just before serving.

Substitutions

Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for pork