Wonton Soup: A Chinese Culinary Classic

Ingredients:

For the Wontons:

• 200g ground pork
• 100g peeled and deveined shrimp finely chopped
• 2 green onions finely chopped
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove minced
• Wonton wrappers (available at most grocery stores in the Asian section)

For the Soup:

• 1 liter chicken broth
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• A pinch of salt and white pepper to taste
• Optional: Bok choy or Chinese broccoli

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Wonton Filling:
   • In a mixing bowl combine the ground pork chopped shrimp green onions soy sauce sesame oil white pepper ginger and garlic. Mix until well combined.
2. Wrap the Wontons:
   • Lay a wonton wrapper flat on your hand or a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center.
   • Dab the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip.
   • Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
   • Bring the two opposite corners together and press to seal forming the wonton shape.
   • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Prepare the Soup:
   • In a large pot bring the chicken broth to a boil.
   • Add the sesame oil soy sauce salt and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
   • Reduce the heat to a simmer.
4. Cook the Wontons:
   • Gently drop the wontons into the simmering broth.
   • Let them cook for about 5 minutes or until they float to the surface.
   • If using bok choy or Chinese broccoli add them now and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve:
   • Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls.
   • Garnish with sliced green onions.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

Enjoy!