All posts tagged: pork mince

Pork and Shiitake Wonton Soup

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Maybe it’s because I was born in Hong Kong, or maybe that has no factor in this whatsoever, but wonton soup is my absolute favourite comfort food. Like, OF. ALL. TIME. I’m just getting over a cold this week and this is basically what I want to eat every day. My recipe below is for Pork and Shiitake Wontons but if you like prawns, replace 100 grams of pork mince with 100 grams chopped prawn meat. The recipe below is in two parts: The wontons and the soup. Make the wontons first and then assemble the soup to order. Flash freeze any extra wontons for future meals. Enjoy! Part 1Pork and Shiitake Wontons 30 mins prepDifficulty: MediumMakes 30 wontons INGREDIENTS 20g dried shiitake mushrooms300g pork mince2 spring onions, roots removed, rest finely sliced1 knob of ginger, finely chopped or minced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced1 Tbsp light soy sauce1 tsp sesame oil½ tsp salt¼ tsp five spice powderA pinch of ground white pepper (do not substitute for black pepper)30 wonton wrappers (300g) PREPARATION Part …

Mushroom and Mince Larb Lettuce Cups

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I fell in love with larb when traveling through Laos. Known as a “meat salad”, larb is the national dish of Laos and also popular throughout Thailand. I have visted Laos twice and I ate larb almost every day. I was completely smitten. Inspired by this quick cooking, bright tasting dish, I’ve adapted this recipe to feature a blend of free range chicken or pork mince and button mushrooms. Served in lettuce cups, these are great for varying appetites. Let everyone assemble their own for delicious interactive dining. Mushroom and Mince Larb Lettuce Cups 15 mins prep | 20 mins cookDifficulty: Easy | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS400g white button mushrooms1 Tbsp cooking oil400 grams chicken or pork mince4 cloves garlic, minced2 Tbsp lemongrass paste2 tsp sugar1 chilli, thinly sliced2 petite cos lettuces3 Tbsp lemon/lime juice3 Tbsp fish sauce1/2 a red onion, diced1 cup diced cucumberA big handful of roughly chopped or torn herbs: mint, coriander, Thai basil PREPARATION This recipe was created for Meadow Mushrooms.