How I Make Spring Chochoyotes - Mexican Chicken and Dumplings

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Introduce the dish as little masa dumplings from Oaxaca, likened to tamales in broth.

Explain that the dumplings are shaped like bowls to scoop up goodies in the broth.

Mention that the dumplings are simmered in chicken broth along with garlicky ramps, fresh asparagus, and shredded chicken.

Discuss the cooking method, stating that the dumplings are cooked in water or broth before being transferred to a sauté pan.

Explain that some of the cooking liquid is added to the sauté pan to create a modified pan sauce.

Mention the adaptability of the dish, suggesting it can be paired with soup or sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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