How to tenderize meat for wontons
Wonton is one of the traditional Chinese delicacies. The tenderness of its fillings directly determines the taste of wontons. Recently, how to make tender wonton meat filling has become a hot topic, with many netizens sharing their own tips. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to summarize the techniques for making wonton meat fillings and provide structured data for reference.
1. The key to choosing meat
To make tender wonton meat filling, choosing meat is the first step. The following are the meat selection suggestions that have been hotly discussed by netizens recently:
| meat | Features | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| pork shank | Moderate fat to lean ratio, delicate meat texture | Suitable for most wonton fillings |
| Pork tenderloin | Lots of lean meat, but easy to burn | Need to be paired with fat or fat |
| chicken breast | Low fat and healthy, but tastes bad | Requires special handling |
2. Tips for making meat tender and smooth
1.Chop meat instead of grinding it: Recently, many food bloggers have emphasized that hand-minced meat can retain the fiber of the meat and taste more tender than machine-minced meat.
2.Add appropriate amount of water or stock: When stirring the meat filling, add a small amount of water or stock in batches to allow the meat filling to absorb moisture and become more tender.
| add liquid | Proportion (meat weight) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| clear water | 10%-15% | Basic tenderization |
| stock | 15%-20% | Add flavor |
| Egg white | 1/500g meat | Significantly improves tenderness |
3.Use meat tenderizer tips:
- Add a small amount of baking soda (1/4 teaspoon per 500g of meat)
- Always stir in one direction
- Refrigerate and marinate for more than 30 minutes
3. Popular tender meat ingredient combinations
According to recent experiments by food bloggers, the following ingredient combinations are the most popular:
| Ingredients | Dosage | function |
|---|---|---|
| minced ginger | 5g/500g meat | Remove fishy smell and increase aroma |
| sesame oil | 10ml/500g meat | Improve smoothness and tenderness |
| starch | 15g/500g meat | Lock in moisture |
4. Recently innovative meat tenderization methods
1.ice water stirring method: Add ice cubes to cool down when stirring the meat filling to prevent the meat filling from becoming woody due to rising temperature.
2.vegetable juice alternative: Use celery juice or cabbage juice instead of water to increase tenderness and enhance flavor.
3.Protein separation method: Separate the egg whites and egg yolks, and use only the egg whites to mix the meat filling.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my meat filling always so bad?
A: It may be that the proportion of lean meat is too high, or the mixing time is too long, causing the meat fibers to break.
Q: Can beef be used to make wonton fillings?
A: Yes, but beef fiber is thicker and additional fat or oil needs to be added (recommended fat-to-lean ratio 3:7).
6. Summary
Making tender and smooth wonton meat filling requires many aspects such as meat selection, processing, and ingredients. Popular methods these days emphasize maintaining moisture, properly combining ingredients, and correct mixing techniques. I hope that the structured data and tips shared in this article can help you make perfect wonton fillings.
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