Description
Comfort meets culinary artistry in this classic Chinese wonton soup, where delicate parcels swim in a soul-warming broth. Delicious handmade wontons filled with savory pork and aromatic seasonings promise a heartwarming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 ounces (225g) ground pork
- 4 ounces (115g) cooked shrimp, finely chopped
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Garnish and Wrapper:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 package (about 50) wonton wrappers
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed filling by blending ground pork, chopped shrimp, finely minced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, cornstarch, and white pepper in a mixing bowl until the mixture reaches a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place a precise teaspoon of filling at the center of each wrapper.
- Lightly brush the wrapper edges with water to help create a secure seal.
- Carefully fold the wrapper diagonally, forming a triangular shape and pressing the edges firmly to ensure the filling is completely enclosed.
- Transform the triangle by bringing its two opposite corners together, slightly overlapping them and pinching to create the classic wonton shape.
- Craft the aromatic broth by combining chicken broth, crushed garlic, sliced ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a large pot.
- Heat the broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to intensify and meld together.
- Delicately lower the prepared wontons into the simmering broth, cooking for 3-5 minutes until they float and the filling is thoroughly cooked.
- Distribute the steaming wontons and fragrant broth into serving bowls.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly sliced green onions on top.
- Serve immediately while piping hot for the most delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Enhance the filling’s flavor by finely mincing shrimp and pork for a smoother, more cohesive texture.
- Use cold ingredients when mixing the filling to help maintain the right consistency and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- For gluten-free option, replace wonton wrappers with rice paper or make homemade gluten-free wrappers using alternative flour blends.
- Prevent wontons from sticking by adding a splash of cold water or brushing them with oil before cooking, and avoid overcrowding the pot during boiling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg