Spicy Garlic Wonton Soup

Ingredients

• 250 g Ground pork
• 1 tsp Fresh grated ginger (For the filling)
• 2 Garlic (Cloves, minced, for the filling)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (For the filling)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil (For the filling)
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar (For the filling)
• 2 Scallions (Finely chopped, for the filling)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 22.5 Wonton wrappers (The recipe indicates between 20 and 25; use according to the amount of filling available)
• 4 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce (For the broth)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil (For the broth)
• 2 Garlic (Cloves, minced, for the broth)
• 1 tsp Grated ginger (For the broth)
• 1.5 tbsp Chili oil (Between 1 and 2 tablespoons; adjust to taste. An extra drizzle may be added when serving if desired, with no specified quantity)
• 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (Optional)
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar (For the broth)
• 2 Scallions (Sliced, for the broth and garnish)
• Fresh cilantro (Optional, for garnish)
• Water (For moistening the wrapper edges and cooking the wontons; quantity not specified)
• Sesame oil (A little for heating in the pan for the broth; additional quantity not specified in the instructions)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the ground pork, grated ginger, the two minced garlic cloves, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chopped scallions, and black pepper. Mix until the filling is well combined.

2. 2

   Place approximately 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over the filling, and press the edges firmly to seal. Repeat with the remaining filling.

3. 3

   Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Cook the wontons in batches for about 4–5 minutes, until the wrappers are tender and the filling is fully cooked. Remove them with a slotted spoon.

4. 4

   To prepare the broth, heat a little sesame oil in a saucepan. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour the chicken broth into the saucepan and add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and chili flakes, if using. Bring the broth to a gentle boil and cook for 3–4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the cooked wontons to the hot broth. Maintain a gentle simmer for 1–2 minutes so they absorb the flavor; avoid a vigorous boil so they do not break apart.

7. 7

   Ladle the soup into bowls and generously garnish with the sliced scallions. If desired, add fresh cilantro and an extra drizzle of chili oil.

Notes

Tip: keep the broth at a gentle simmer, not a vigorous boil, to prevent the wrappers from breaking. For a heartier soup, you can add bok choy, spinach, mushrooms, or noodles; adjust the chili oil to moderate or increase the heat. The source does not specify the amount of cooking water or the additional amount of sesame oil heated for the broth.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main course
• spicy
• Chinese-inspired
• with pork
• with wontons
• with broth
• easy to adapt