Gingery Chicken Broth With Wonton Ravioli
Serves: 4
Graciela O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
47
Sweetness
47
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Crushed Ice6 tbsps
Heavy CreamDirections:
1
Trim off all but 1-inch of the scallion greens, chop the greens, and reserve for garnish
2
Cut each of the scallions into 4 pieces
3
Combine the stock, scallion pieces, ginger, and garlic in a large pot
4
Bring to a boil over high heat
5
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes or longer
6
Strain and discard the solids
7
(The broth can be made a day ahead
8
Keep refrigerated and ready to serve
9
) Place the chicken in a food processor and pulse several times to grind finely
10
Add the ice and process until the ice is absorbed
11
With the blade in motion, add the cream
12
Pulse in the lemon zest and salt to blend
13
Chill for 1 hour
14
Sprinkle a sheet pan with cornstarch to hold the wontons before cooking
15
Working with a few wontons at a time and keeping the remaining wonton skins covered, mound 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each skin
16
Moisten the edges with water and place another wonton on top
17
Press on the edges to seal completely
18
Repeat until the entire filling is used
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As they are done, transfer to the sheet pan
20
Just before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
21
Working in 2 batches, drop the ravioli into the boiling water, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until tender and the chicken mixture is thoroughly cooked, 3 to 5 minutes
22
Bring the water back to a boil before proceeding with the final batch
23
Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and arrange 3 in the center of each serving bowl
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(The wontons are best if used just after boiling
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Place them right into the serving bowls
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If they cool, the hot broth will warm them
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) Reheat the broth almost to boiling, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and ladle over the wontons
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Garnish with the cilantro and chopped scallion greens
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Serve right away