This month for #letslunch our theme is Asian food. I love Asian food; Pho, fresh rolls, squid in black bean sauce, sashimi, bulgogi, jap jae - the variations are endless since 'Asian' covers a very large part of the world's cuisine. What I also love about it is that it's easy to make your own version at home. Now I have actually eaten in China, Korea and Japan so I do appreciate that the variations they make are amazing and nothing I would likely be able to accurately reproduce, so I make the dishes my own.
Wonton Soup. I have had really bad versions and really good versions. I make it with flavors that I really like so for all my Asian #letslunch pals - please don't cringe, these are just flavors that get me going.
I start with store-bought wonton wrappers. Yes, I admit it, I am way too lazy to make my own wrappers. I do however start with pork loin that I grind myself. Next I add some toasted sesame oil, minced ginger, an egg white and here's where it diverges from the traditional - I added sliced leeks and 5 spice powder. I was out of scallions so I used leeks and I add 5 spice powder just because I like it.
Then all you need to do is drop your fixins into the simmering chicken broth and eat!!
Love the gold bar shapes!
ReplyDeleteI applaud you for making your own version of Asian food, that's the best way to make any food, to your own flavor and taste buds, yay. Happy Asian Heritage month and Happy Mother's Day, Karen.
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