Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup)

Ingredients and Weight:

• Wontons: 24 pieces (ready-made or homemade)
• Chicken breast: 500 grams
• Shrimps: 250 grams
• Fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Coconut milk: 1 cup
• Stock cube or chicken broth: 2 cups
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Onion: 1 small, chopped
• Carrots: 2 medium, sliced
• Cabbage: 1/4 head, chopped
• Spring onions: 2 stalks, chopped
• Soya sauce and sesame oil for seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 75 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, boil chicken broth or stock cube with water. Add fish sauce and coconut milk.
2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion and let it boil for 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken breast and shrimps and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. When the chicken is almost done, add the carrots and cabbage and let it boil for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the wontons and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the wontons float to the surface and are cooked through.
6. Season with soya sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper according to taste.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approx. 600 calories per serving (based on the ingredients listed)
• Fat: Moderate
• Carbohydrates: Moderate to high, depending on the amount of coconut milk used
• Protein: High due to chicken and shrimps

Dish Characteristics:

• A rich and creamy Filipino-style soup with a combination of seafood and vegetables.
• The coconut milk gives it a unique flavor and creamy texture.
• Wontons add a fun and crunchy element to the dish.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was a pleasant surprise! The combination of flavors was outstanding."
2. "I love how creamy and rich this soup is. The coconut milk really makes it special."
3. "I made this for my family and they loved it. The dish was a hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste.
• If using homemade wontons, make sure to follow the recipe instructions carefully to ensure they cook properly.
• This dish is quite rich, so consider serving it with a lighter side dish or salad to balance out the meal.