Since the host for the evening lived only a mile away, Allen decided that he would be able to stir-fry the meal at home, place the lid on the wok and serve the dish to guests upon his arrival. So, half an hour before dinner was to be served, he sliced the vegetables and marinated beef and prepared the dish. Unfortunately, once the guests gathered, he realized that each person had been assigned one part of a multi-course meal. Needless to say, the vegetables were a wilted, discolored mass. The only comment made was by a native Japanese who observed that oriental vegetables were supposed to be a little crisper when cooked.
Timing really is everything in cooking.
Dash sesame oil Combine the marinade ingredients and marinate the ground pork for 30 minutes at room temperature. Mix the chopped cabbage with the pork. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold two opposite corners together over the filling to make a triangle. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Drop in the wontons, stirring gently.