Wontons are little dumplings filled with meat and spices, the perfect addition to a tasty broth.
Spicy chicken wonton broth
Ingredients
- WONTONS
 - 300g chicken mince
 - 3 spring onions, finely chopped
 - 50ml fresh ginger, finely chopped
 - 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
 - 10ml fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
 - 30ml hoisin sauce
 - 20 wonton wrappers
 - 1 egg white, lightly beaten
 - BROTH
 - 2 litres good-quality chicken stock
 - 2 spring onions, sliced
 
Instructions
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															For the wontons, mix all ingredients.
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															Place the wrappers on a working surface and spoon 5ml of the chicken mixture into the centre. Brush the egg white all around the edges of the pastry and fold to make a parcel. Cover the wontons with a moist cloth as you’re going along, as the pastry tends to dry out.
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		For the broth, heat the stock in a large pot and add the spring onion. Carefully add the wontons and cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

                                							




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