Wonton Soup
Ingredients
- • 225 g ground pork
- • 115 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- • 2 item green onions, finely chopped
- • 15 g fresh ginger, minced
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 30 ml soy sauce
- • 10 ml sesame oil
- • 15 g cornstarch
- • 30 item wonton wrappers
- • 1.5 L chicken broth
- • 200 g bok choy, chopped
- • 30 g dried shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- • 1 sprinkle salt to taste
- • 1 sprinkle white pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the shrimp and combine with ground pork in a large bowl
- 2
Add green onions, ginger, garlic, 15ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined
- 3
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center
- 4
Wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold diagonally to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal. Bring the two corners together and seal with water to form the classic wonton shape
- 5
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling
- 6
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add remaining soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes
- 7
Add shiitake mushrooms to the broth and simmer for 3 minutes
- 8
Carefully drop wontons into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-6 minutes until they float and filling is cooked through
- 9
Add bok choy to the soup and cook for 2 minutes until wilted
- 10
Season with salt and white pepper to taste
- 11
Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has 6-8 wontons...
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"The key to perfect wontons is not overfilling them - less is more! For an authentic touch, garnish with additional sliced green onions and a few drops of sesame oil just before serving."
