Wonton soup
Wonton soup is a renowned Chinese dish consisting of delicate dumplings called wontons filled with ingredients like pork or shrimp. Originating from the Tang Dynasty, the name "wonton" translates to "swallowing clouds," inspired by their shape. The filling and folding methods vary, with various seasonings added. The wontons are boiled and served in a clear broth made from chicken, pork, or seafood stock, often flavored with ginger and garlic. Garnishes like green onions and sesame oil enhance the soup's flavor, creating a comforting and popular culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (about 225 grams) ground pork
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 5 stalks Green onion
- 1 tsp Grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb Shrimp shelled and deveined (chopped)
- 1 medium size Carrots
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- OK so first you wanna get a big bowl and throw in the ground pork, shrimp, chopped carrots, minced garlic green onions, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil salt and pepper. Mix it all up real good with a spoon or even your hands if you want. Then get a wonton wrapper and lay it out on a clean counter or whatever. Keep the other wrappers covered with a damp towel so they don't dry out and get useless. Put about a teaspoon of the filling in the middle of the wrapper and wet the edges of the wrapper with some water from your finger or a brush so it seals up good. Fold it into a triangle and press the edges together to seal it up. Make sure to get rid of any air bubbles in there so the wontons don't explode when you cook 'em. Then dab a little water on the bottom corners of the triangle and bring them together to shape it into a classic wonton with the folded up sides.
Assemble the wontons and cook
- Here's my attempt at rewriting the content in a much more easy way:Alright, so keep going with folding and sealing those wonton wrappers until you've made as many as you want. Now get some water boiling. Carefully drop the wontons in the pot once it's bubbling. Let them cook for 3 or 4 minutes, or just until they float to the top and if you're not sure they're done go ahead and cut one open to check that the pork filling is fully cooked inside. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the wontons out into bowls once theyre ready. There's different ways you can serve these - in a nice clear broth, with a dipping sauce on the side, or tossed into a veggie stir-fry with a sauce of your choosing. However you want to eat them, homemade wontons are the best!
Notes
Wontons are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. Feel free to experiment with different fillings and serving options to create a dish that suits your preferences.
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