Korean Chinese-style Boccette Soup

Ingredients

In this Korean Chinese adaptation of Boccette in brodo, we incorporate Korean flavors and ingredients to give the dish a spicy and umami twist. The original Italian recipe is transformed by adding gochujang (Korean chili paste) and soy sauce to the broth, which infuses it with a rich and complex flavor. Additionally, the dumplings are filled with a mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings commonly found in Korean Chinese cuisine. We alse have the original recipe for Boccette in brodo, so you can check it out.

• For the dumplings: For the dumplings:
• 250g (8.8 oz) ground pork 250g (8.8 oz) ground pork
• 250g (8.8 oz) ground beef 250g (8.8 oz) ground beef
• 1 cup finely chopped cabbage 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 40 round dumpling wrappers 40 round dumpling wrappers
• For the broth: For the broth:
• 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Optional garnish: Optional garnish:
• Finely chopped green onions Finely chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds Sesame seeds

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 3g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, chopped cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. 2.
   Take a dumpling wrapper and place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half, pressing the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
3. 3.
   In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Add the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to combine and let the broth simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. 4.
   Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering broth and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and float to the surface.
5. 5.
   Once the dumplings are cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure to distribute the dumplings evenly. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
6. 6.
   Serve the Korean Chinese-style Boccette Soup hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Dumpling wrappers — If you can't find round dumpling wrappers, you can use square ones instead. Simply cut them into circles using a round cookie cutter or a glass.

Tips & Tricks

• To save time, you can make the dumplings in advance and freeze them. Just place the uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until firm. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. When ready to cook, simply add the frozen dumplings directly to the simmering broth and cook for a few extra minutes.
• If you prefer a spicier soup, you can increase the amount of gochujang according to your taste.
• Feel free to customize the filling by adding other ingredients such as mushrooms, carrots, or water chestnuts for extra texture and flavor.
• Serve the soup with a side of kimchi and pickled radishes for a traditional Korean accompaniment.
• Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.

Serving advice

Serve the Korean Chinese-style Boccette Soup hot as a main course. Accompany it with steamed rice or noodles for a more substantial meal. Provide small bowls of soy sauce and vinegar on the side for dipping the dumplings, if desired.

Presentation advice

When serving the soup, make sure to arrange the dumplings neatly in the bowl and ladle the broth over them. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and sesame seeds for an attractive presentation. Serve the soup in colorful bowls to enhance the visual appeal.