Wantan soup with clear broth, Wantans, Pak Choi and spring onions
Chinese Recipe

Wonton soup

For Wantan soup, a filling of pork chops or shrimps, ginger, spring onions, soy sauce and sesame oil is filled in Wantan leaves. The broth remains clear and the Wantans are not boiled bubbling.

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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 delicate and not burst up. The filling is dosed small, the edges are well moistened and closed. In the broth gently pulls until the dough pockets are cooked.

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Recipe

Wonton soup

Wantan soup consists of filled dough bags in clear broth with ginger, spring onions, Pak Choi and sesame oil. The Wantans are gently cooked.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Stir filling

    Mix meat or shrimp with spring onions, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.

  2. 2

    Wantans shapes

    Put small amount of filling on each sheet, moisten edges and close well.

  3. 3

    Seasoning of broth

    Heat broth with soy sauce, ginger and white pepper.

  4. 4

    Garnish Wantans

    Let Wantans cook in boiling broth for 4 to 6 minutes. Add Pak Choi briefly.

  5. 5

    Serving

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

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Wonton soup

Do not overfill

Too much filling makes Wantans burst.

Gently cook

Wantans should pull, not boil.

Sesame oil late

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

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Finely chop shrimps and mix with some pork chop or use pure.

Cooked egg noodles make the soup a full meal.

Nutrition per serving

390kcal
42.0 gCarbohydrates
26.0 gProtein
12.0 gFat

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

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Wonton soup

Pig chops, shrimps or a mixture of both are classic and remain juicy.

Yes, freeze uncooked on a board and then pack.

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

Pak Choi, egg noodles, spring onions or chilli oil fit well.

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