SO-SHIITAKE WONTONS

So-Shiitake Wontons image

These shiitake-packed wontons are full of flavor and delicious cooked in different ways. Option A: simmer in broth until translucent, about 5 minutes; serve with leafy greens and noodles. Option B: deep fry in peanut oil at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); serve with sweet and sour sauce. Freeze uncooked batches and put them right in your soup pot or deep fryer for a quick snack anytime.

Provided by missbeanie

Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large eggs, divided
1 tablespoon water
1 ¼ pounds ground pork
1 (8 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and diced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon onion powder
waxed paper
4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers

Steps:

Separate 1 egg white into a small bowl; mix in water. Reserve egg yolk.
Combine the remaining 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk, pork, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix by hand until just combined. Add cornstarch and onion powder; mix filling evenly.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Separate and place wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Place 1 rounded dollop of the filling onto the center of a wrapper. Dampen edges lightly with egg white mixture. Fold one corner over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle; press to seal. Dampen edges again and gather in corners to create a little purse-like pouch. Place wonton on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Drop in wontons carefully; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 394.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g