Q: Can I use a food processor instead of a meat grinder for the pork? A: Yes, a food processor can be used to grind the pork into a fine mince. Ensure it’s well minced for the right texture.
Q: What can I substitute for Shaoxing wine in the wonton filling? A: You can use dry sherry or a bit of mirin as a substitute for Shaoxing wine in the wonton filling.
Q: Is it necessary to use scallion-infused water in the recipe? A: While not mandatory, scallion-infused water helps in removing any gamey taste and adds aroma to the filling.
Fresh Meat Wonton Recipe
Notes
Ingredients:
- Wonton wrappers, 500g
- Pork, 500g
- Green onions, 2 stalks
- Ginger, 1 piece
- Sichuan peppercorns, 6
- Soy sauce (Weidamei brand), 2.5 tablespoons
- Oyster sauce (Weidamei brand), 1.5 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar (Weidamei brand), 1 tablespoon
- Five-spice powder, a pinch
- Salt, a pinch
- Cooking oil, 3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil, a few drops
- Shrimp skins, a small amount (for soup base)
- Scallion leaves and seaweed (for soup base)
- Clean and prepare all ingredients. Cut the pork into small pieces.
- Grind the pork using a meat grinder or food processor.
- Finely chop green onions and ginger. Soak them in half a bowl of warm water with the Sichuan peppercorns, strain, and use this scallion-ginger water for the filling.
- Gradually add the scallion-ginger water to the ground pork, stirring well between each addition until the mixture is tender.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pork mixture.
- Add a half tablespoon of oyster sauce.
- Add five-spice powder, salt, and cooking oil to the mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Mix in chopped green onions and a few drops of sesame oil.
- Place a small amount of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper and fold into your desired shape.
- Arrange the wontons neatly.
- Boil a pot of water.
- While waiting, prepare the soup base with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce.
- Add shrimp skins, scallion leaves, and seaweed to the soup base.
- Once the water boils, cook the wontons until done.
- Pour the soup base into a bowl and then add the cooked wontons.
- Serve the wontons hot and enjoy the rich aroma and flavor.
- High in protein from pork.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from green onions and ginger.
- Caloric content varies depending on the number of wontons consumed and preparation methods.
