The Chinese have a wide variety of small wrapped or stuffed foods similar to western dumplings or ravioli. Many tend to be sweet or rich, their preparation often time-consuming. Chicken Thread Wonton, however, is light and nutritious, as well as easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
1/2 chicken breast
4 oz. wonton skins
5 oz. spinach
1 egg
1T small dried shrimp
6C clear broth
1/2t sesame oil
Flavoring:
3/2t salt
1/2t pepper
Procedure:
1. Bone and wash the chicken breast. Pat dry and mince into a fine consistency.
2.Wash dried shrimp and soak in water for 10 minutes. Remove from water and chop into tiny pieces.
3. Add egg to chicken and chopped shrimp, and mix thoroughly. Blend in 1/2t salt and 1/2t pepper. Wrap small amounts of the mixture in wonton skins.
4.Wash spinach and cut into sections.
5. Heat clear broth in saucepan until boiling. Add wonton and 1t salt. After boiling two minutes add spinach, boil briefly and serve.
(Jill Ardourel)