Friday, August 16, 2013

Wonton a delicious dinner? Try some dim sum.

My mom bought one of those bamboo steamers for making wontons or any sort of dumpling. She was excited to try out a recipe so we gathered our supplies and got to work.

Pork and Cabbage Dim Sum:

1/2 pound ground pork
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 egg whites
1/2 lemon juiced
1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 package of wonton wrappers
savoy cabbage


Mix the filling together, make sure it is all mixed. Take a wonton wrapper, put about a tablespoon of pork mixture into the wrappers then dip your finger into some water and outline the edge of the wrapper with the water. Then use that to seal the dumpling together. Pull up to opposite corners and seal, then pull the opposite corners and seal.

Then on the bottom of each layer cover with a few pieces of savoy cabbage. Continue with the dim sum and place them on top of the cabbage leaves. Then for those who prefer a gluten-free option can use some savoy cabbage leaves as the wonton wrappers. Simply place a tablespoon of mixture in the center of the cooked cabbage and wrap up using the sides like a burrito. Fill up the bamboo steamer basket with one layer only. Bring one to two inches of water in a pot to boil and place steamer on top. Steam for 10-12 minutes. Serve with soy sauce!





Three Bean Salad
1 can kidney beans
1 can cannellini beans
1 can black beans
1 small package of frozen peas
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

For an easy, delicious protein packed side dish we mixed together a variety of beans (you can use whatever you have on hand) added in some sesame oil to keep in the Asian flair and of course salt and pepper. Let marry in the fridge before serving.

I hope you enjoy this meal as much as my mom and I did. It was fabulous! xoxo Lo

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