Wonton Soup Recipe
Wonton soup, a classic dish from Chinese cuisine, has delighted food lovers for centuries with its delicate flavors and comforting warmth.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Spoon for mixing
- Small dish with water (for sealing wontons)
- Large pot or saucepan
- Soup ladle
- Soup bowls for serving
Ingredients
For the wontons:
- 1/2 pound ground pork or chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shrimp
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 20-25 wonton wrappers
For the soup:
- 4 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup bok choy or Chinese cabbage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground pork or chicken, chopped shrimp, minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, chopped green onion, and ground white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- To assemble the wontons, place a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, then press to seal the edges, ensuring there are no air pockets.
- Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully drop the wontons into the boiling water and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the chopped bok choy or Chinese cabbage, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and ground white pepper. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the greens are tender.
- Add the cooked wontons to the soup and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Ladle the Homemade Wonton Soup into soup bowls, garnish with thinly sliced green onions, and serve hot.