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| Won Ton Soups |
| Won Ton Soup 1 1/4 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped finely 2 ounces ground pork 2 cans water chestnuts, finely chopped 3 green onion, with tops chopped 1 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. sesame oil Dash of white pepper 24 won ton skins 1 egg, slightly beaten 5 c. water 1/2 lb, chicken breast 1/2 tsp. cornstarch Dash white pepper 4 oz. pea pods 4 oz. mushrooms 4 c. chicken broth 1/4 c. sliced bamboo shoots 1 tsp. salt Dash white pepper 2 tbsp. chopped green onions with tops 1/4 tsp. sesame oil |
| 1. Mix shrimp, pork, water chestnuts, 2 green onions, 1 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp sesame oil, and a dash of white pepper 2. Place 1/2 tsp. of the shrimp mixture in the center of the won ton skins. 3. Cover remaining skins with a damp towel. Fold bottom corner of the won ton skin over the filing to the opposite corner, forming a triangle; pinch left corner to the right corner to seal. Repeat for the remaining won tons. Cover filled won tons with a wet towel. 4. Bring water to a boil. Add won tons and then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for two minutes. 5. Rinse won tons in cool water. Cover with ice to prevent sticking. 6. Cut chicken into thin slices. With the chicken toss 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. salt and white pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. 7. Boil pea pods for 1 minute, drain and rinse with cold water. Split lengthwise. Slice mushrooms thinly. 8. Heat chicken broth and mushrooms to boiling in a 3 qt. sauce pan. Stir in chicken. Return to boiling. 9. Drain won tons and then add them to the pan along with salt, white pepper, and bamboo shoots. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes. Makes 8 one cup servings. Soup can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. |
| 4 oz. lean ground pork 1/2 c. reduced fat ricotta 1/2 tbsp. minced cilantro 1/2 tsp. black pepper 20 won ton skins 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1/3 c. chopped red bell pepper 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger 2 cans (14.5 oz) chicken broth 2 tsp. soy sauce 4 oz. pea pods 1 can of baby corn, rinsed and drained 2 green onions thinly sliced |
| 1. Cook pork and 1 tsp. of the soy sauce over medium heat for 4 minutes. 2. Cool, stir in ricotta, cilantro, pepper. 3. Place 1 tsp. in the center of the won tons. Roll and pinch into shape. 4. Heat oil in a sauce pan and add ginger and bell pepper. Add all other remaining ingredients except the won tons and the green onions. 5. Simmer for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions. |