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Wonton Soup: A Delicious and Warming Comfort Food
Wonton soup is a classic Chinese soup that is made with wontons, a type of dumpling filled with ground pork and shrimp. The wontons are cooked in a flavorful broth that is typically made with chicken or pork. Wonton soup is a popular dish in many Asian countries, and it is also enjoyed by people worldwide.
Wonton soup is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for a cold day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, so you can enjoy it at home without having to go out to a restaurant. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying meal, why not try making wonton soup?
Here is a recipe for a delicious and warming wonton soup:
Easy Wonton Soup Recipe
Course: SoupsCuisine: AsianDifficulty: EasyWonton soup is a classic Chinese soup that is made with wontons, a type of dumpling filled with ground pork and shrimp.
Ingredients
1/2 Kilo ground pork
1/4 Kilo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 package of wonton wrappers
8 cups chicken broth
1 inch ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Directions
- Combine the ground pork, shrimp, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add the cornstarch and mix until just combined.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half, making sure to seal the edges.
- Repeat step 3 with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the sliced ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wontons to the boiling broth and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top.
- Remove the wontons from the broth with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl.
- Add the light soy sauce and toasted sesame oil to the broth and stir to combine.
- Pour the broth over the wontons and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as bok choy, carrots, or mushrooms.
- To make the wontons ahead of time, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them. When you are ready to make the soup, thaw the wontons and cook them according to the recipe.
- Garnish the soup with chopped green onions and serve with a side of soy sauce for dipping.
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