Wonton Soup
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the shrimp and combine with ground pork in a large bowl
- 2
Add green onions, ginger, garlic, 15ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined
- 3
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center
- 4
Wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold diagonally to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal. Bring the two corners together and seal with water to form the classic wonton shape
- 5
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling
- 6
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add remaining soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes
- 7
Add shiitake mushrooms to the broth and simmer for 3 minutes
- 8
Carefully drop wontons into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-6 minutes until they float and filling is cooked through
- 9
Add bok choy to the soup and cook for 2 minutes until wilted
- 10
Season with salt and white pepper to taste
- 11
Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has 6-8 wontons...
Chef's Note
"The key to perfect wontons is not overfilling them - less is more! For an authentic touch, garnish with additional sliced green onions and a few drops of sesame oil just before serving."