Wonton Soup
Wonton Soup is a dairy free main course. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 309 calories. This recipe serves 6. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. If you have egg white, wonton wrappers, garlic cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the egg white you could follow this main course with the Black-and-White Cake as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place first 7 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
Working with 1 wonton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to prevent drying), spoon about 1 teaspoon chicken mixture into center of each wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with egg white; bring 2 opposite corners to center, pinching points to seal. Bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching points to seal. Pinch 4 edges together to seal.
Place wonton on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornstarch. Repeat procedure with remaining wrappers, chicken mixture, and egg white. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
Bring stock to a simmer over medium heat; add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add wontons; cook 4 minutes or until wontons float to the top, stirring gently.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired.
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is Essay Chenin Blanc. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 9 dollars.
Essay Chenin Blanc
The Essay Chenin Blanc is a medium-bodied white blend made from South Africa's white varietal, Chenin Blanc. The Chenin Blanc gives the wines its fruit salad, guava and melon aromas and a refreshing acidity. Some sur lie on the less for a few months adds to the complexity and body. A touch of aromatic Viognier complements the fruit structure with some floral hints. The wine is perfect on its own as an aperitif on the porch on a hot summer's day. Chenin Blanc pairs well with a wide range of foods, especially sushi, oysters, Asian curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, and summer salads.Blend: 87% Chenin Blanc, 13% Viognier