Meal Prep for Kids’ Breakfast – Chinese Chive and Pork Wontons

Cooking StepsHow to cook Meal Prep for Kids’ Breakfast – Chinese Chive and Pork Wontons step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Wash the Chinese chives thoroughly, drain, and finely chop. Mince the pork (or use a food processor). In a large bowl, combine the chopped chives, ground pork, and 1 egg. Add all the seasonings and stir vigorously in one direction until the filling is well combined and springy.

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   Step 2 Detail

   Place a wonton wrapper on your palm and add a small amount of filling in the center — don’t overfill. Fold the wrapper in half to form a rectangle. Moisten the top-right corner with a dab of water to seal. Bring the two bottom corners together toward the center, press firmly to seal into a gold-ingot shape. Dust the bottom of an airtight container with a thin layer of flour, arrange the wontons inside, and freeze until firm. Once frozen solid, transfer to freezer bags for portioned storage.

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   Step 3 Detail

   Bring water to a boil and drop in the frozen wontons and dried shrimp. Cook for a few minutes. Meanwhile, place the broth ingredients and seasonings in a serving bowl. Ladle in some of the hot wonton cooking water to dissolve and bloom the aromatics. When the wontons float to the surface, they’re done — scoop them out and add to the bowl. Serve hot!

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   Step 4 Detail

   This batch made about 60 wontons.

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   Step 5 Detail

   I folded them into gold-ingot shapes.

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   Step 6 Detail

   My kid absolutely loves wontons — I cook a few for a quick breakfast.

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   Step 7 Detail

   You can also add a couple of fish balls to the pot for extra flavor.