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WONTON SOUP RECIPE



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This wonton soup is the perfect, quick weeknight dinner. Even though it comes together in just 30 minutes, it tastes out of this world and is so satisfying.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

32 oz low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cloves of garlic
20 wontons
8 oz shiitake mushrooms
4 baby bok choy
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
3 stalks green onion

Steps:

  • Combine the water and chicken broth with fresh pressed garlic. Bring it to a boil.
  • Add in the frozen wontons.
  • Toss in the bok choy.
  • Add in sliced shiitake mushrooms. Turn the heat to medium-high and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes or until the wontons float to the top.
  • Add in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 436 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S WONTON



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I recently learned to make homemade won tons from my mother. They can be deep fried as an appetizer, but I prefer them in a rich, homemade chicken broth with baby bok choy or other leafy greens. Extras will freeze well for later enjoyment.

Provided by edna

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ pound ground pork
¾ pound cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons chopped water chestnuts
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 pinch white sugar
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
1 (16 ounce) package wonton skins
1 pinch garlic salt
1 egg white

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground pork over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, ground pork, green onions, ginger, and water chestnuts. Mix in the cornstarch, garlic salt, and sugar. Mix in the dry sherry, chili oil, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Place about one teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper. Bring points of the wrapper together (in a triangular shape) and pinch the edges, sealing them closed with egg whites.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Carefully place won tons into boiling water without crowding. (Work in batches if necessary.) When the wontons float to the surface, add a cup of cold water and allow the water to come to a boil again. Then remove from the boiling water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

WONTON NOODLE SOUP WITH FIVE SPICE BEEF SHANK (MOM)



Wonton Noodle Soup with Five Spice Beef Shank (Mom) image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 quarts chicken stock
2 large slices ginger
4 heads baby bok choy, washed and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce
Salt
1 pound fresh wonton noodles, blanched in salted water right before serving
Five Spice Beef Shank, recipe follows
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed peppers
8 thin slices fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 pounds beef shank
1 cup soy sauce
4 cups red wine
1 tablespoon five spice powder
1 tablespoon salt
3 pieces star anise
Dash cinnamon powder
1 large piece rock candy (1-inch cube)

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a stock pot with the ginger and reduce by 20 percent. Add the bok choy, white pepper, and soy sauce. Cook for 3 minutes until bok choy is soft. Check for seasoning. Place the hot noodles in 4 large bowls and top with stock and bok choy. Place sliced beef on top. Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and drizzle with sesame oil.
  • Prepare a large non-stick stock-pot coated with oil over high heat. Add the crushed pepper, ginger, and garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Place the beef in the stock-pot and cook, covered about 4 minutes on each side. Add the soy sauce, red wine, five spice powder, salt, star anise, cinnamon, and rock candy and bring the mixture to a boil for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and let simmer for 2 1/2 hours turning the shank every 20 minutes. Remove the shank from the pot and let cool before slicing and adding to the Wonton Noodle Soup.

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