Wantan soup with clear broth, Wantans, pak choi and spring onions
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Wonton soup

For Wantan soup, a filling of minced pork or shrimp, ginger, spring onions, soy sauce and sesame oil is stuffed into Wantan leaves. The broth remains clear and the Wantans are not boiled bubbly.

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Total time 55 min
Calories 390 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Medium
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Why this recipe works

Wantan soup with clear broth and pak choi

Wantans should remain tender and not burst open. Dose the filling small, the edges are well moistened and sealed. In the broth, gently pull until the dough pockets are cooked.

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Recipe

Wonton soup

Wantan soup consists of stuffed dumplings in clear broth with ginger, spring onions, pak choi and sesame oil. The Wantans are gently cooked.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Stir stuffing

    Mix the mince or prawns with the spring onions, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.

  2. 2

    Wantans

    Place a small amount of filling on each leaf, moisten the edges and close well.

  3. 3

    Season the broth

    Heat the stock with soy sauce, ginger and white pepper.

  4. 4

    Wantans

    Cook the Wantans in the boiling stock for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the pak choi briefly.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve with spring onions, sesame oil and chilli oil if desired.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Wonton soup

Don't overfill

Too much stuffing makes Wantans burst.

Cook gently.

Wantans are supposed to cook, not bubble.

Sesame oil

A few drops of sesame oil at the end smell more powerful than long cooking.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Chop shrimp finely and mix with minced pork or use it on its own.

Boiled egg noodles make a complete meal of the soup.

Nutrition per serving

390kcal
42.0 gCarbohydrates
26.0 gProtein
12.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Wonton soup

Chopped pork, shrimp or a mixture of both are classic and remain juicy.

Yes, pre-freeze uncooked on a board and then pack.

Sparkling cooking or leaking filling makes them cloudy. Cook Wantans gently.

Pak choi, egg noodles, spring onions or chilli oil go well.

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