Wonton Soup

Ingrediënten

  • # For the Soup
  • 1 green onion/scallion
  • 6 cups chicken stock/broth ((if possible, use Asian-style chicken stock; please read the post))
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((to taste))
  • ¼ tsp white pepper powder ((to taste))
  • # For the Wontons
  • 2 green onions/scallions
  • ½ lb shrimp ((about 8 pieces; shelled and deveined))
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 1 knob ginger ((1 inch, 2.5 cm per knob))
  • 1 package wonton wrappers ((12 oz, 340 g; roughly 46 wrappers))
  • # For the Filling Seasoning
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp sake
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp white pepper powder
  • # For Serving
  • cilantro (coriander)
  • white pepper powder ((to taste))
  • chili sauce

Aanwijzingen

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. To make the soup, cut 1 green onion/scallion into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Add 6 cups chicken stock/broth and the green onion to a large pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, season with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ¼ tsp white pepper powder. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  4. # To Make the Filling
  5. To make the wonton filling, chop 2 green onions/scallions into small rounds. Save some chopped green onion to garnish the soup.
  6. Chop some cilantro (coriander) and set aside to garnish the soup.
  7. Cut ½ lb shrimp into smaller pieces, and then chop them into even smaller pieces (almost like a paste).
  8. In a large bowl, combine ½ lb ground pork, the shrimp, and the chopped green onion. Grate 1 knob ginger and add to the mixture.
  9. Add all the wonton seasoning ingredients to the mixture: 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 Tbsp sake, ½ tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch, and ¼ tsp white pepper powder. Mix well.
  10. # To Fold the Wontons
  11. While you wrap your wontons, bring a large pot of water to boil. Open 1 package wonton wrappers and prepare a small bowl of water (for moistening the wrapper edges). Place a wonton wrapper on your hand. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Start with a small amount so it’s easier to work with. Use your finger to moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.
  12. When the edges are moist, fold the wrapper in half to create a rectangular shape, pressing any air that might be trapped around the filling. Fold the sides inward so that they overlap.
  13. Wet the portion where the sides meet. Pinch to close and seal.
  14. Here is the cute little wonton! Place the finished wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic to keep them moist as you continue with the remaining fillings and wrappers.
  15. # To Cook the Wontons
  16. To cook the wontons, put 5 to 10 wontons into a boiling water in a large pot. Depending on how big your pot is, you can add more/less wontons. Do not overcrowd the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until wontons float on the surface of the water and are tender and translucent. I boil wontons separately from the soup so it stays clear and clean.
  17. # To Serve
  18. Transfer the wontons to serving bowls. Continue with the rest of the wontons. When you are done with cooking, pour some hot soup over wontons and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle with some white pepper powder. You can also serve with soy sauce, chili sauce, etc.
  19. # To Store
  20. To freeze the wontons, flash freeze for 1 hour (place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet covered with plastic wrap) and transfer them to a freezer bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 1–2 months. When you‘re ready to cook, do not defrost and cook frozen dumplings in boiling water for 12 minutes.
  21. Leftover filling: Make mini meatballs or patties and cook them in a frying pan. Once they are pan fried, you can pack them in an airtight container and store in the freezer for later use.
  22. Leftover wrappers: Wrap a small piece of cheese and pan-fry or deep-fry cheese wontons. They are kids’ favorite!

Whip up classic Wonton Soup at home! This quick comforting meal takes just 20 minutes to make and uses basic Asian pantry ingredients.

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Voorbereidingstijd: 30min

Kooktijd: 10min

Porties: 4

Voedingswaarden:

Serving size 1 serving
Calories 442 kcal
Fat 17 g
Saturated fat 6 g
Unsaturated fat 8 g
Cholesterol 49 mg
Sodium 834 mg
Carbohydrates 55 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 20 g