Won Ton Shanghai-Style Recipe

Name: Won Ton Shanghai-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 chicken, about 1 3/4 pounds; 1/4 pound smoked ham, preferably Chinese or Smithfield (see note); 10 thin slices fresh ginger; 4 cups water; 1/4 cup dry Sherry or Shao Hsing wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired; 20 pork won ton (see recipe); 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or green onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1/2 chicken, about 1 3/4 pounds
1/4 pound smoked ham, preferably Chinese or Smithfield (see note)
10 thin slices fresh ginger
4 cups water
1/4 cup dry Sherry or Shao Hsing wine
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
20 pork won ton (see recipe)
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
Bring enough water to the boil in a kettle to cover the chicken.
2
Add the chicken and cook about one minute.
3
Drain thoroughly.
4
Put the chicken skin side up in a heavy soup bowl with a lid.
5
Cut the ham into wide, thin slices.
6
Cut each slice into rectangles measuring about one-and-one-half by three inches.
7
Arrange the slices slightly overlapping on top of the chicken.
8
Scatter the ginger pieces around the chicken.
9
Add the four cups of water, wine and salt.
10
Select a large, deep pan in which the soup bowl will fit comfortably or use a steamer with a rack in which the bowl will fit.
11
Cover the soup bowl with a tight-fitting lid or with aluminum foil.
12
If a pan is used, place a wire rack on the bottom.
13
Place the bowl on the rack and pour water into the pan or steamer to a depth of about one or two inches.
14
Cover the pan or steamer closely with a lid and bring the water to the boil.
15
Steam the mixture for two hours, replenishing the water as necessary.
16
Remove the chicken.
17
Meanwhile, cook the won ton.
18
Drain and add the won ton to the liquid in the soup bowl.
19
Heat thoroughly.
20
Combine the chopped scallions or green onions and chopped ginger in a small heat-proof bowl.
21
Set aside.
22
Combine the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in another bowl.
23
Heat the two kinds of oil in a wok or skillet.
24
When it starts to smoke, add this immediately to the ginger and scallion or green onion mixture.
25
Add the soy sauce mixture and stir to blend.
26
Serve the won ton with equal portions of the soup.
27
Let guests serve themselves the chicken, shredding it as desired with chopsticks or forks and dipping it in the sauce.

1604

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 chicken, about 1 3/4 pounds, 1/4 pound smoked ham, preferably Chinese or Smithfield (see note), 10 thin slices fresh ginger, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Won Ton Shanghai-Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Won Ton Shanghai-Style

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Variations & substitutions

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