Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound Shrimp, shelled and de-veined
  • 1 tablespoon minced Celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced Green Onion
  • 1 Egg White
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch, divided
  • 24 round Wonton Wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 pound Dry Chinese Noodles
  • 1 quart Chicken Stock
  • 4 tablespoons minced Green Onion

Method:

  • Add shrimp, celery, 1-tablespoon green onion, egg white, sesame oil, salt and 1-teaspoon cornstarch to food processor.
  • Pulse to combine into chunky paste. Remove to bowl, and stir to combine.
  • In small bowl, combine remaining 1-teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to form a paste.
  • Lay 6-8 wonton wrappers on flat surface.
  • One at a time, brush some cornstarch paste around the top and right edge of the wonton wrapper.
  • Place a scant teaspoon of shrimp mixture in the center of each wrapper.
  • Fold the wrapper in half, from right to left and seal the edges.
  • Fold one tip in to center, fold second tip into center, resembling folded arms. Place on plate.
  • Repeat with remaining wontons.
  • Fill large saucepan 2/3’s with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add Chinese noodles and boil 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain noodles in colander.
  • Divide Chinese noodles between soup bowls.
  • Add chicken stock to a simmer over medium low heat.
  • Fill anoth pot with water and fill bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Drop wontons into boiling water.
  • When the wontons rise to the surface, cook one minute longer.
  • Remove wontons with slotted spoon, transfer to soup bowls.
  • Pour hot chicken broth over wontons and noodles.
  • Garnish with sliced green onion.
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