Description
A heartwarming bowl of wonton soup can turn any day into a cozy celebration. Featuring delicate dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork and shrimp, floating in a fragrant chicken broth, this recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and umami flavors. Add bok choy or noodles for extra comfort and nutrition.
Ingredients
Meat
- 200 g ground pork
- 200 g raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Produce
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (sliced)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
Canned Goods
- 3 cups chicken broth
Condiments
- 2 ½ tbsp light soy sauce
Pasta & Grains
- 1 bok choy (optional) or noodles (optional)
Baking & Spices
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
Oils & Vinegars
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ tsp sesame oil
Bread
- 50 wonton wrappers
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- 3 ½ tbsp Chinese cooking wine
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork and chopped shrimp.
- Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green onions.
- Season with soy sauce, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and Chinese cooking wine. Mix well.
- Wrap the Wontons:
- Place a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface.
- Add 1 tsp of the filling to the center.
- Wet the edges with water and fold diagonally into a triangle.
- Pinch the bottom corners together to form the classic wonton shape. Repeat until all the filling is used.
- Make the Broth:
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil.
- Add the ginger slice and let it infuse for 5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. If desired, add bok choy or noodles to the broth for extra flavor and texture.
- Cook the Wontons:
- Bring a separate pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add wontons and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the wontons into the prepared broth.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has wontons, broth, and optional veggies or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Freezing Tip: Uncooked wontons can be frozen for up to a month. Freeze them on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Customizable Broth: Add spices like white pepper, star anise, or chili oil to customize the flavor.
- Substitute Proteins: Ground chicken or turkey works well in place of pork.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese