Mushroom Wontons In Broth
No wonder that my first dish after recovering from Covid is a broth based. Mushroom Wontons in Broth are hearty and healing. I made bone broth as suggested by one of my followers and a supercharge for my immune system. In Chinese medicine, mushrooms are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Growing up Italian, we forged for mushrooms, but my grandparents knew what they were dong. Once collected the mushrooms were washed and boiled in garlic and a silver coin. If either the garlic or silver coin turned colour, the mushrooms were poison.
To learn more about different types of mushrooms and their properties :https://sporelifesciences.com/pages/arti3?gclid=CjwKCAiAr6-ABhAfEiwADO4sfb3gWa6ceLyD4YucLp6NWnTu5L-e4RtEQYYoOtlMDD7RMmhgtRACyxoC7RcQAvD_BwE
Mushroom Wontons In Broth come to the table with elegance. These easy to make little pasta pillows have a surprising hearty filling. This is a great option to using meat. Mushrooms are thick, earthy and rich. I like to use dried mushrooms for intense flavour.
I use the same method to make ricotta tortellini: https://recipesatmytable.com/easy-homemade-ricotta-tortellini/
The Ingredients
The Wontons
- 1 package wonton wrappers ( available at your grocery store in the produce section)
- 2 cups dried mushrooms
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic minced and 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp each of parmesan cheese and bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- parsley for garnish
- parmesan for garnish
The Broth
- good beef bones
- 1 carrot
- a stalk of celery
- 1 onion
- couple of bay leafs
- salt and pepper
- parsley
The Process
For the broth, put everything in a large pot bring to a boil and simmer for several hours.
Prepare the mushrooms.
I like to buy this brand at Costco. I use these to make risotto also.
Once the mushrooms cool, chop them finely.
Place the onion, spices and oil in a pan and sauté for a few minutes.
Next add the mushrooms.
Now add some wine.
Remove from pan, let cool and add the garlic, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and egg.
Spread out the wonton wrappers and put a teaspoon of filling on each wrapper.Wet the edges of the full square.
Fold into a triangle and crimp the edges. ( see video demonstration for my tortellini: it is the same method)
Put on a tray and place in the refrigerator. You can also freeze and use at a later date.
Put a large pot on to boil. lWhen water boils, add the wonton pockets to the potBoil until they float to the surface.Lift with a slotted spoon and put them into a bowl. Add the broth and dress with parsley and scallions.
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