Brandi's Wontons
Brandi's Wontons are tender pork-and-cabbage dumplings with gingery, savory notes and a light, springy bite. Boiled until just done and paired with a bright soy–rice vinegar dipping sauce, they’re satisfying enough for a meal yet perfect for make-ahead appetizers thanks to their freezer-friendly nature. Serve them hot when you want something comforting and full of flavor.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brandi's Wontons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add napa cabbage and cook uncovered until tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then immediately plunge into ice water for several minutes until cold to halt the cooking. Once the napa cabbage is cold, drain thoroughly, squeezing out any excess water, and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in ground pork, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger, and green onion.
- 2
Lay out half of the wonton wrappers on a large sheet of waxed paper. Lightly brush each wrapper with the egg white. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of each wrapper. Gather all 4 corners of each wrapper and pinch the edges to seal in the filling. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop the wontons into the boiling water. When the wontons float to the surface, cook them for 1 minute longer. Lift them out with a slotted spoon as they finish and place on a platter.
- 4
For the dipping sauce, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of shredded fresh ginger in a bowl.
- Calories 136.0 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 7.86 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 7.04 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.23 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.98 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.22 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 525.98 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.85 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.99 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 16.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 132.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 24.42 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 5.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Brandi's Wontons is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch, Egg Whites, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 136.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brandi's Wontons made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Sherry, Cornstarch, Egg Whites, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brandi's Wontons?
- About 55 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brandi's Wontons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brandi's Wontons healthy?
- Brandi's Wontons has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 136.0 calories and 7.86 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 525.98 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.98 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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