A lower-calorie way to make Wanton mee
Wanton mee with lean pork dumplings, roast chicken and springy noodles
Boiled pork-prawn wontons, roast chicken, choy sum and measured egg noodles make lighter dry wanton mee at about 485 kcal.
Dry wanton mee succeeds when hot noodles are drained hard and tossed immediately in a small, balanced dressing. Lean pork and prawn wontons are boiled rather than fried, and skinless roast chicken provides the red-roast style topping without a fatty char siu cut. Choy sum and pickled green chilli add the familiar contrast while keeping the sauce measured.
What changes—and what stays
From with fatty char siu, lard, fried wontons and extra noodles often 650–850 kcal to 485 calories
Boil lean wontons, roast skinless chicken and toss each measured noodle portion with a small soy-vinegar dressing instead of lard. Light and dark soy, black vinegar, sesame, white pepper and pickled green chilli give savoury tang around springy noodles and juicy wontons.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Boil lean wontons, roast skinless chicken and toss each measured noodle portion with a small soy-vinegar dressing instead of lard | Light and dark soy, black vinegar, sesame, white pepper and pickled green chilli give savoury tang around springy noodles and juicy wontons. |
How the flavor stays
Light and dark soy, black vinegar, sesame, white pepper and pickled green chilli give savoury tang around springy noodles and juicy wontons.
A cost rule that survives inflation
A modest prawn portion flavours eighteen wontons, while chicken thigh, noodles and choy sum make six hawker-style plates from accessible ingredients.
Ingredients for 6
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 360 gwholegrain egg noodles
- 18wonton wrappers
- 350 glean pork mince
- 180 gpeeled prawns
- 700 gskinless chicken thighs
- 900 gchoy sum
- 45 mlreduced-salt soy sauce
- 25 mlblack vinegar
- 10 mltoasted sesame oil
- 100 gpickled green chillies
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Mix and fold lean wontons
Chop prawns, mix briefly with cold pork, ginger and pepper, then seal eighteen wrappers around equal teaspoons of filling.
Look for: Every wrapper is sealed without trapped air, and the filling stays cold, coarse and tacky rather than pasty.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Roast and slice the chicken
Brush skinless thighs with a measured soy-spice glaze, roast on a rack to 75°C, rest and cut across the grain.
Look for: The chicken has caramelised edges, clear juices and moist slices with no loose skin or fatty glaze pool.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Boil wontons and noodles separately
Cook wontons until the filling is safe and wrappers tender; boil noodles in fresh water in small batches and drain very thoroughly.
Look for: Wontons float with intact skins, while noodles are springy, separate and release no raw flour when tasted.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Toss hot and portion at once
Whisk soy, vinegar, sesame and spoonfuls of broth, toss with hot noodles, then plate with three wontons, chicken and choy sum each.
Look for: A thin sheen coats separate strands, with no dark sauce puddle and every plate carrying equal toppings.
Calories at the same serving size
218 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 6 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Freeze uncooked wontons in one layer for one month. Refrigerate roast chicken for three days; cook and dress noodles only when serving.
Freeze uncooked wontons in one layer for one month. Refrigerate roast chicken for three days; cook and dress noodles only when serving.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the noodles clumped?
They waited after draining or were overcrowded. Cook small batches, shake dry and toss with dressing while piping hot.
Can the wontons be frozen?
Yes. Freeze them separately on a tray, bag when hard and boil from frozen until the centre is fully cooked.
- wholegrain egg noodles360 g
- wonton wrappers18
- lean pork mince350 g
- peeled prawns180 g
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Recipe development and nutrition review: CaloNote Editorial
This editorial recipe uses ingredient-level nutrition estimates and reviewed cooking principles. It is not represented as physically test-cooked, and nutrition is approximate.
- Singapore Health Promotion Board — Energy and nutrient composition
- HealthHub Singapore — My Healthy Plate
Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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