Chicken is an excellent source of protein, containing branched-chain amino acids, leucine, isoleucine and valine, which are used to boost protein synthesis in the muscles as well as provide energy. Chicken also supplies vitamin B12 needed to support healthy nerve function and red blood cell production.
Makes: 24 dumplings
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Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 stalk lemongrass, remove tough outer leaves
- 2 shallots
- 250g organic chicken mince
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 small Thai chilli, finely chopped
- 24 wonton wrappers
Method
- In your food processor finely mince garlic, ginger, lemongrass and shallots and place in a bowl.
- Add chicken, sesame oil, tamari, chilli and mix well.
- Place 2 tsp of filling into each wrapper and brush the edges with water. Moisten your fingers in water and fold your dumplings in half, make little folds all the way along your dumplings.
- Pan fry for 4 mins, then add 1/3 cup water and steam for 6-8 mins. Make sure they are cooked through by cutting one open. If they’re not cooked properly, steam for a further 2 mins with the lid off.
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