Q: Can I replace pork with another type of meat in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use chicken, beef, or even a vegetarian substitute if you prefer.
Q: How thin should I roll out the dough for the wontons?
A: Roll the dough thin enough to be translucent, but sturdy enough to hold the filling without tearing.
Q: Is it necessary to use thirteen spices, or can I use a different spice mix?
A: While thirteen spices add a unique flavor, you can use any spice mix you like or just simple salt and pepper.
Winter Melon Mini Wonton Recipe
Notes
Ingredients:
- 235g All-Purpose Flour
- 150g Water
- 300g Pork
- 150g Winter Melon
- 2 slices Ginger
- 1 segment Green Onion
- Thirteen Spices (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Chicken Essence (optional)
- Seaweed (a small amount)
- Shrimp Skins (to taste)
- Mix flour and water with chopsticks until it forms a flaky texture.
- Knead the mixture into a dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Peel the winter melon and grate it into shreds.
- Mix the shredded winter melon with salt, squeeze out excess water.
- Add ginger, green onion, and garlic to the pork filling.
- Season the filling with thirteen spices and salt.
- Add chicken essence and hoisin sauce to the filling and mix well.
- Knead the rested dough and shape it into small pieces.
- Roll the pieces into circles and cut each into quarters.
- Place filling on one corner, roll, and pinch the edges to seal.
- Boil water in a pot and cook the wontons until done.
- In a bowl, add seaweed and shrimp skins, then pour in some wonton cooking water.
- Finally, add the cooked wontons to the bowl and serve.
- Rich in protein from pork.
- Contains carbohydrates from flour.
- Winter melon is low in calories and high in dietary fiber.
- Spices and green onion add micronutrients and flavors.
