Beef Wonton Mami

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 pound beef brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 cups water
• 2 pieces star anise
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tablespoon beef base
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package (16 ounces) Mami (fresh egg noodles)
• 1 small napa cabbage, shredded
• fried garlic bits
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 15 pieces wonton wrappers

Steps

1. 1

   In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until aromatic. Add beef and cook until lightly browned.

2. 2

   Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top. When it clears, add star anise. Add brown sugar and beef bouillon. Stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

4. 4

   Gently add wonton dumplings one at a time and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the filling is cooked through.

5. 5

   Season broth with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   In another large pot, bring about 4 quarts of water to a boil over medium heat. Add egg noodles and cook for about 10 to 15 seconds. Remove noodles and rinse with cold water. Drain well.

7. 7

   Add Napa cabbage to the pot and cook for about 20 to 30 seconds or just until wilted. Drain well.

8. 8

   Drain noodles equally into bowls. Add beef, wontons, cabbage, and pour hot broth. Garnish with fried garlic bits and chopped onions. Serve hot.

9. 9

   In a bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Gently stir until well-distributed.

10. 10

    Separate wrappers into individual sheets. Spoon a heaping tablespoonful of meat mixture on middle of wrapper and then gather sides to form a "cup" around mixture.