Chicken Comforting Entrees Asian

Chicken dumplings in broth

Name: Chicken dumplings in broth
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian
Ingredients: 250g chicken breast mince; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves; 1 eggwhite; 4 tablespoons (1/3 cup) light soy sauce, plus extra to serve; 1L (4 cups) chicken stock; 1 lemongrass stem; 2.5cm piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced; 2 small red chillies, seeded, sliced; 2 star anise; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 bunch garlic chives*, to garnish; Asian herbs, to garnish; Chilli bean sauce*, to serve

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This light and tasty Asian broth makes a satisfying main with the addition of the tasty chicken mince dumplings.

250g chicken breast mince
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
1 eggwhite
4 tablespoons (1/3 cup) light soy sauce, plus extra to serve
1L (4 cups) chicken stock
1 lemongrass stem
2.5cm piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
2 small red chillies, seeded, sliced
2 star anise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 bunch garlic chives*, to garnish
Asian herbs, to garnish
Chilli bean sauce*, to serve

Method

1.

Place mince, garlic, coriander, eggwhite and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a food processor and process to combine (don't overprocess - mixture should be a little coarse). Use damp hands to roll into walnut-sized balls, then place in fridge.
2.

Place stock, lemongrass, ginger, chilli and star anise in a large pan with 2 cups (500ml) water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Cook dumplings in a steamer over simmering stock for 10 minutes, then add them to the stock with the lime juice, remaining soy, sesame oil and fish sauce.
3.

Divide among 4 serving bowls. Garnish with garlic chives and Asian herbs. Serve with extra soy and the chilli bean sauce.