Wonton Soup Recipe

Hong Kong-style wonton soup is a classic comfort food that is both flavorful and satisfying. This soup is made with delicate wonton dumplings filled with juicy pork and shrimp, served in a clear broth made with chicken bones and dried seafood. Wonton soup is a staple dish in Hong Kong cuisine, and with this recipe, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack of wonton wrappers
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dried shrimp
  • 1/4 cup dried scallops
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground pork, shrimp, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
  3. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the dried shrimp and scallops and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the wontons to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface.
  5. Divide the soup and wontons into bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *