Okay so yesterday I kind of had the rug violently ripped out from underneath my feet. And while I don’t want to get into it just yet, I just want to say how much that sucks. Everything is peachy keen and happy and wonderful and then all of a sudden, shit happens. And then you’re fucked. Absolutely fucked. Yesterday I felt sadness and loss… but apparently sadness begets anger in the grieving process… Lesson #1, evidently. So, I apologize for not having much of an introduction (haha, I just typed introfuktion by mistake - Freudian slip?) but I have to go figure out what to do now.
This soup is lovely. I had some issues keeping the wontons together though - some just blew apart in the water - any suggestions? How do you keep your wontons together? And your shit for that matter, when something horrendous happens in your life at the worst possible moment?
Have a great weekend lovelies - I hope your weekend goes better than mine.
Winter Veg Wonton Soup
Ingredients for Wontons:
1 Package Wonton Wrappers, thawed if frozen.
1 Lb Ground “Happy” Pork.
1 Lb Mushrooms, cleaned & finely chopped.
Small Handful of Scallions, finely chopped.
1 Tbsp Ginger, peeled & finely grated.
4 Cloves of Garlic, minced.
3 Free-Range Organic Eggs.
Ingredients for Broth:
2 1/2 C Chicken or Veggie Stock.
1 C Water.
1 Asian Winter Green (I used Tatsoi), though baby bok choy or similar would also work, roughly chopped into approx. 1″ pieces.
1 Small Bulb Kohlrabi, peeled & julienned.
3 Small to Medium Sized Carrots, thinly sliced.
A Thumb of Ginger, peeled & thinly sliced.
Small Handful of Scallions, finely chopped.
A Couple Glugs of Tamari Soy Sauce.
A Couple Glugs of Tamari Soy Sauce.
1 Tsp Dark Sesame Oil.
2 Tsp Chili Flakes (to garnish).
What to Do:
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the wontons save for the wrappers, scallions and 1 egg. Mix well and set aside.
In a large saucepan incorporate all the ingredients for the broth except for the chili flakes and scallions. Bring to a boil to lightly cook the veggies until just tender. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Now, take the other two eggs and beat them lightly in a smallish bowl with a Tbsp or two of water. Take one wonton wrapper and spoon a Tbsp or so of the wonton mixture onto the center of it, keeping the rest of the wrappers under a damp towel to avoid drying them out. Brush a bit of the egg wash along the outer edges of the wrapper beyond the mixture and firmly bring kitty-corner to kitty corner, creating a little parcel of wonton. If need be, gently brush a little more egg-wash on the edges to seal. Set on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with a towel while you make the rest of the wrappers.
In a large pot bring some water to a gentle semi-rolling boil. Gently toss in a few of the wontons, being careful not to crowd them. Let them cook about 5 minutes or so, until they float to the top and the meat cooks through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Bring your broth back to a boil and add the wontons and scallions. Heat through for a few minutes, remove from the element, and portion into bowls. Top with the chili flakes.
Eat.
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I hope everything is ok Kristy! This soup looks awesome!
I think we’re having the same week. We should schedule some sort of virtual support group.
Soup looks delicious though. I love wontons. I’ve had good luck folding mine into triangles and then folding the ends in. That and making sure to use measured teaspoons of filling usually do the trick for me.
Oh, goodness. That soup is making me drool, and being that I am as sick as a dog, the soup is also just teasing my sore throat. Like this: “Nanana I would make you feel so much better and you are too sick to even make me.”
Whatever is happening with you, I truly hope things look up, which they will eventually..I promise.
Sending you positive vibes friend!! And p.s NOM NOM. I want that right meow!
@ Amanda: thank you for the warm comments!
@ Sam:: Agreed. also, will try your trick next time I make wontons.
@ Ajax: awwww monkey! I hope you feel better soon. everyone is sick right now! Also thanks to your warm comments too…
@ Clairebear: did you just type right “meow”…? kind of judging you right “meow”… jk 😉
I have no help for the wontons or the shit, but this soup looks really fantastic…
@ Anna: HAHA - thank you 😉
sending you some good vibes darlin’! miss you! Also, I wish I was eating this soup right now!
I just started using this online meal planner, I’m uploading this as we speak.
xox
@ Ms. H: thanks sugar - that means a lot. And ooooh! What is an online meal planner??
Just the soup I was wishing for….it is finally winter here in Tennessee. Dark comes soon…I want to cozy up with a hot bowl of soup just like this. I have not made my own wontons before…but I think it is time to start.
Just to let you know that this delicious soup is one of my Friday Favorite Finds.
http://bookcasefoodie.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/friday-favorite-finds/
@ Teresa: if you make your wrappers from scratch, lemme know how it goes… i know what you mean about the darkness. so, very, dark.
@bookcasefoodie: what a great blog you have! i’m honored.
Oh Kristy so sorry things are not going well. I had the same couple of weeks back. Sending you energy to recoop from your situation. I would love that soup in a sad time too, so comforting.
Oh sweets, I do from my heart hope that you don’t find yourself lingering at this unpleasant place in your life for long and move on with stength x.
Warm thoughts being sent your way and a virtual hug x
@ Cheap Ethnic Eats: I thought Dec was supposed to be happy and wonderful??? I’m glad you’re feeling better.
@ Shaheen: thank you lovely. i’m working on it. Virtual hug back