Naked Dumplings in Immunity Soup

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Naked dumplings in immunity soup

Yield 4

Author Lucy Tweed

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

1 Hour

Ingredients

• 2 L chicken broth
• 2 smashed lemongrass stalks
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 8 cloves
• 2 tsp black peper corns
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half
• 10 cm piece of ginger, finally sliced
• 1 tablespoon turmeric

Naked Dumpling

• 500 g pork mince
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and finally chopped
• Bunch of bok choy, stems only, finely chopped (keep the leaves for blanching in the soup)
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 3 spring onions, finally chopped (white and green parts)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Instructions

1. Simmer broth with lemongrass, cinnamon, cloves, onion, garlic, ginger, peppercorns and turmeric for at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine pork, water chestnuts, bok choy, cornflour, egg white, sesame oil, grated ginger, spring onions, and oyster sauce in a bowl. season with salt.
3. Once broth is infused, strain out spices. Scoop dumpling-sized portions of pork mixture into simmering broth.
4. cook dumplings on a very gentl simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.
5. Serve with reserved bok choy leaves and rice noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

539

Fat

32 g

Sat. Fat

11 g

Carbs

35 g

Fiber

8 g

Net carbs

27 g

Sugar

9 g

Protein

31 g

Sodium

2323 mg

Cholesterol

100 mg

This information is a guide only, and can vary due to a number of factors including precision of measurements, brands, ingredient freshness, or the source of nutrition data.

TIPS N TRICKS

For added flavor, try using homemade chicken broth, or if you suddenly need this, just use a powdered broth. 

Adjust spice levels by adding more ginger or chili if desired.

Garnish with fresh coriander for a burst of freshness.