Description
Comfort meets flavor in this classic Chinese Wonton Soup, where delicate dumplings dance in a rich, aromatic broth. Silky wrappers cradle savory pork and herbs, promising a soul-warming meal that connects you to generations of culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) ground pork
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)
Wrapper:
- 30 wonton wrappers
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Blend ground pork with aromatic seasonings, creating a harmonious mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, crushed garlic, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Position a measured portion of filling precisely at the center of each delicate wonton wrapper, moistening edges with water to ensure secure sealing.
- Carefully fold wrapper into a triangular shape, pressing edges firmly to create a tight, well-sealed parcel with pinched corners.
- Prepare a rich, fragrant broth by combining selected ingredients in a spacious pot, allowing flavors to meld and intensify during a 10-15 minute gentle simmer.
- Strain broth if desired for a clearer liquid, removing any solid ingredients.
- Simultaneously, heat a separate pot of water to a rolling boil, preparing to cook wontons in carefully managed batches.
- Gently lower wontons into boiling water, allowing them to cook for 3-4 minutes until they gracefully float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness.
- Transfer cooked wontons into the prepared hot broth, optionally adding fresh vegetables for extra texture and nutrition.
- Allow wontons to simmer briefly in the broth for an additional 2 minutes, melding flavors and ensuring optimal temperature.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Ensure the ground pork is finely chopped or slightly ground for a smoother, more consistent filling texture.
- Seal wonton wrappers completely to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, using water as a natural glue.
- Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel while preparing to prevent them from drying out and cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg