Wonton soup is a popular Chinese dish that consists of seasoned pork or shrimp wrapped in a thin wheat-flour dumpling wrapper. The filled dumplings are then typically boiled and served in a clear broth, along with other ingredients such as vegetables and noodles. Here’s a basic recipe for making wonton soup:
Ingredients:
For the Wontons:
- Wonton wrappers
- Ground pork or shrimp (or a combination)
- Finely chopped green onions
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Minced garlic
- Minced ginger
- Salt and pepper
For the Soup:
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Sliced bok choy or napa cabbage
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced carrots
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the ground pork or shrimp with chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper. The exact quantities will depend on your taste preferences.
- Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half, sealing the edges to form a triangle or another desired shape.
- In a pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a simmer. Add sliced bok choy or napa cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully drop the wontons into the simmering broth and cook until they float to the surface, which usually takes 3-5 minutes.
- Once the wontons are cooked, serve the soup hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables, such as bean sprouts or water chestnuts, and adjusting the seasonings to your liking. Enjoy your homemade wonton soup!
