Wonton Soup

Ingredients

• 250 g ground pork
• 2 tbsp carrot (minced)
• 2 tbsp spring onions (chopped)
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (for the filling)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• wonton wrappers
• 1.5 L water (for the broth)
• 1 chicken cube (bouillon cube)
• 0.5 tbsp soy sauce (for the broth)
• green onions (chopped, for broth and garnish)
• chili garlic oil (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced carrot, chopped spring onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

2. 2

   To assemble the wontons, place a wonton wrapper over your thumb and index finger. Add approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of the pork filling into the center.

3. 3

   Push the filling down slightly and pinch the edges of the wrapper together to seal the wonton. Repeat until all filling is used.

4. 4

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the wontons and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

5. 5

   Strain the cooked wontons and set them aside. Cooking them separately from the broth prevents excess flour from the wrappers from making the soup cloudy.

6. 6

   In a separate pot, prepare the broth by combining 1.5 liters of water, the chicken cube, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, and some chopped green onions.

7. 7

   Bring the broth to a boil, then add the cooked wontons back into the pot.

8. 8

   Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve hot with chili garlic oil on the side.

Notes

Cooking the wontons in a separate pot of water before adding them to the broth is a professional tip to keep the soup clear and prevent it from becoming thick or gummy from the wrapper starch.

Nutrition per serving

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