- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine all filling ingredients: pork, shrimp, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and sugar. Mix vigorously in one direction with chopsticks or a fork until the mixture becomes paste-like and sticky. This ensures a cohesive, bouncy texture.
- Fold the Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on your hand. Add about 1 tsp of filling to the center. Moisten the edges with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, pressing out any air and sealing the edges tightly. Bring the two opposite points of the long side together, overlap them, and press to seal with a dab of water. (There are many simple folds; this is the classic “nurse’s cap” style). Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, combine the stock, ginger slices, and the smashed white parts of the green onions. Bring to a gentle simmer (not a boil) and let infuse for 15-20 minutes. Remove and discard the ginger and onions. Stir in the soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Keep at a very low simmer.
- Cook the Wontons and Greens: Bring a separate large pot of water to a boil. In batches, gently lower the wontons into the boiling water. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for 3-4 minutes (or 5-6 if frozen), until they float to the surface and the skin looks slightly translucent. In the last minute, blanch the bok choy in the boiling water until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Assemble and Serve: Place a few blanched greens in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle a portion of the hot broth into the bowl. Using a slotted spoon, carefully add the cooked wontons. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately with chili oil and white pepper on the side.
Description
A perfectly made Wonton Soup is a study in elegance. The broth is crystal clear, shimmering, and aromatic with the essence of ginger and scallion. Floating within it are the delicate, pleated wontons, their thin skins offering a satisfyingly silky resistance before giving way to a burst of savory, juicy, and complex filling. The crisp, fresh greens provide a textural contrast and a note of lightness. Each spoonful is warm, comforting, and layered with umami, fragrance, and a clean, satisfying finish.
Nutritional Information (Estimated per serving, 4 main servings)
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