Description
Wonton Noodle Soup delights with delicate parcels dancing in a fragrant broth, promising warmth and authentic Chinese culinary tradition. Silky noodles and tender wontons create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Filling Ingredients:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) ground pork or shrimp (or a mix)
- 12–15 wonton wrappers
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 pinch white pepper
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
Broth and Noodle Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken stock
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 23 bok choy, halved lengthwise
Optional Toppings:
- Green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Chili oil or sauce
Instructions
- Craft delicate parcels by blending ground pork with finely chopped scallions, aromatic ginger, minced garlic, and fragrant seasonings until thoroughly combined.
- Position a small portion of the seasoned mixture at the center of each translucent wonton wrapper, carefully moistening edges with water.
- Elegantly fold the wrapper into a triangular shape, then gently bring the two opposite corners together, creating a delicate wonton pouch that seals in the rich filling.
- Prepare a rolling boil in a spacious pot, carefully lowering the constructed wontons into the bubbling water until they gracefully float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness.
- Simultaneously, construct a robust broth by infusing chicken stock with layers of umami-rich soy sauce, sesame oil, crushed ginger, and minced garlic.
- Introduce tender bok choy into the simmering liquid, allowing the vegetables to become vibrant and crisp-tender.
- Cook egg noodles in a separate pot until they reach a perfectly al dente consistency, then drain and rinse briefly.
- Artfully arrange cooked noodles in deep serving bowls, nestling the freshly prepared wontons atop the bed of wheat strands.
- Ladle the steaming, aromatic broth over the noodles and wontons, ensuring each bowl receives an equal distribution of liquid and vegetables.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly sliced green onions, delicate cilantro leaves, and an optional drizzle of spicy chili oil for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Master the wrapper sealing technique by pressing edges firmly with wet fingertips to prevent wontons from falling apart during cooking.
- Select high-quality ground meat with balanced fat content for juicier, more flavorful wontons that maintain their texture when boiled.
- Customize protein options by substituting ground pork with chicken, shrimp, or tofu to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Enhance broth depth by simmering with additional aromatics like star anise or dried shrimp shells for a more complex, restaurant-style flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg