For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock. If you don't have fresh shrimp, you can substitute with an equal amount of ground pork. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots to the soup.
A comforting and flavorful wonton soup, carefully crafted without ginger to cater to all palates. Tender pork and shrimp filled wontons swim in a savory broth, creating a delightful and satisfying meal, perfect for a cozy weekend lunch.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the ground pork, shrimp, and 1 chopped green onion. Mix thoroughly to combine. (5 minutes)
Lay one wonton wrapper in front of you, orienting it like a baseball diamond. Brush the outer edges of the wrapper with beaten egg. Place 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of the wonton. Fold the 'home run' corner to the '2nd base' corner, pressing down to create a triangle. The meat filling will be at the bottom point of the triangle. Brush the '1st base' and '3rd base' corners with egg. Fold these corners over the meat filling, overlapping each other. Brush the '2nd base/home run' corner with egg and fold it behind the meat filling lump, securing the wonton. Repeat until all the filling and wrappers are used. Keep the assembled wontons covered with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out. (45 minutes)
In a pot over medium-high heat, combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 2 green onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chopped bok choy and return to a boil until the bok choy is tender, about 5 minutes. (20 minutes)
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the wontons and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The wontons are done when they float to the surface. (10 minutes)
Place the cooked wontons in soup bowls and ladle the hot soup over them. Garnish generously with chopped green onions before serving. (5 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock. If you don't have fresh shrimp, you can substitute with an equal amount of ground pork. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots to the soup.
Una Okeefe
May 9, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again.
Elmore Grimes
Apr 3, 2025I loved that this recipe was ginger-free! My kids really enjoyed it.
Alexandria Cole
Apr 3, 2025This recipe is fantastic! The wontons were easy to make, and the soup was so flavorful.