Description
Delightful homemade wonton soup brings comfort and warmth straight from Chinese kitchens to your dinner table. Delicate dumplings swim in fragrant broth, offering a perfect balance of flavors that will transport you to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound ground pork (or chicken)
- 1/2 cup shrimp, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 egg (for sealing wrappers)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Bok choy or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ground pork, shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, finely chopped green onions, and minced ginger in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform filling.
- Position a small portion of the prepared filling precisely in the center of each wonton wrapper, carefully brushing the edges with beaten egg to ensure secure sealing.
- Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangular shape, pressing edges firmly to eliminate air pockets and create a tight seal, then gently bring two opposite corners together, pinching them to form the classic wonton shape.
- In a large pot, warm sesame oil and gently sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Pour chicken broth and water into the pot, incorporating soy sauce, white pepper, and sliced green onions, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop rich, complex flavors for approximately 10 minutes.
- Elevate the broth to a rolling boil, carefully introducing the crafted wontons and cooking until they gracefully float to the surface, typically requiring 4-5 minutes.
- Optional: Enhance the soup’s nutritional profile by adding fresh bok choy or tender spinach leaves during the final moments of cooking.
- Distribute the steaming wontons and fragrant broth into serving bowls, garnishing with additional chopped green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for freshly ground pork and shrimp to enhance the filling’s texture and flavor complexity.
- Ensure wonton wrappers are thin and not dried out to create delicate, perfectly sealed dumplings.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like ground chicken or tofu for dietary variations and unique taste profiles.
- Chill the filling mixture for 15-30 minutes before wrapping to help ingredients meld and improve structural integrity of wontons.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg