Description
Comforting Chinese wonton soup brings warmth and tradition to your kitchen, blending delicate handmade dumplings with fragrant broth. Silky wrappers filled with seasoned pork and shrimp create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Filling Ingredients:
- 0.5 pounds ground pork or shrimp
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 green onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
Soup Base Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic
Vegetable and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup baby bok choy
- 2 green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a savory filling by blending ground pork (or shrimp) with aromatic seasonings like soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, crushed garlic, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, and cornstarch until thoroughly combined.
- Position a small dollop of filling at the center of each wonton wrapper. Dampen the wrapper’s edges with water, then carefully fold into a triangular shape, pressing firmly to create a tight seal. Optional: Gently fold the triangle’s corners inward for an elegant presentation.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the assembled wontons into the bubbling water, cooking until they gracefully float to the surface, approximately 3-4 minutes. Delicately remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a separate pot, develop a fragrant broth by combining chicken stock, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic. Allow the liquid to simmer gently, releasing the intricate flavors.
- Introduce tender bok choy to the simmering broth, cooking for roughly 2 minutes until the leaves become vibrant and slightly wilted.
- Carefully transfer the cooked wontons into the aromatic broth. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve piping hot, allowing the delicate flavors to tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Swap ground pork with ground chicken, turkey, or tofu for diverse protein options that cater to different dietary preferences.
- Use extra-thin wonton wrappers for delicate texture, ensuring they’re not overly thick or doughy which can make the wontons heavy.
- Pat meat mixture dry before filling to prevent soggy wrappers and ensure crisp, tight seal during cooking.
- Prepare large batches of wontons, freeze uncooked on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags for quick future meals without losing quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 208 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 1034 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg