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Wonton Soup

Non-vegMedium

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Wonton Soup is a Chinese dish. Use small amounts of filling so the seams stay closed.

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Chinese
Course
Soups

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Filling

Wrappers

Broth

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Fill · About 12 min

  1. Mix 250 g minced pork, 15 g ginger, grated, 20 g spring onions, chopped, 15 ml soy sauce, 5 ml sesame oil. Put a small spoonful in each wrapper from 30 wonton wrappers, 50 ml water for sealing; wet and seal edges.

Broth · About 12 min

  1. Bring 1500 ml chicken stock, 15 ml soy sauce, 200 g pak choi to a gentle boil in a wide pot.

Cook · About 7 min

  1. Add wontons in two batches; simmer each 5–7 minutes until filling reaches 71°C / 160°F. Serve with the hot broth.

    Check: Look for this result: filling reaches 71°C / 160°F.

Tips

  • Use small amounts of filling so the seams stay closed.
  • Judge Wonton Soup by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Wonton Soup takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • In Wonton Soup, replace pork; check 74°C / 165°F with minced chicken.

Storage

  • Get perishable Wonton Soup into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Wonton Soup within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Wonton Soup to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Wonton Soup is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Wonton Soup includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Wonton Soup becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Wonton Soup one day ahead. For Wonton Soup, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Wonton Soup on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Wonton Soup?

Use small amounts of filling so the seams stay closed.

What can I substitute in Wonton Soup?

In Wonton Soup, replace pork; check 74°C / 165°F with minced chicken.

Can I prepare Wonton Soup ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Wonton Soup one day ahead. For Wonton Soup, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Wonton Soup on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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