Shrimp and Pork Wonton Soup

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

To make wonton soup, cut 1 green onion into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces. Add the chicken stock and the green onion in a large pot and bring to boil.

Step 3

Once boiling, season with sesame oil, kosher salt, and white pepper powder. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Step 4

To make fillings, chop 2 green onions into small rounds. Save some chopped green onion to serve with the soup.

Step 5

Chop cilantro and set aside to serve with the soup.

Step 6

Cut the shrimp into smaller pieces, and then cut them into even smaller pieces (almost like paste).

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the pork, shrimp, and chopped green onion. Grate fresh ginger and add to the mixture.

Step 8

Add all the wonton seasoning ingredients to the mixture and mix well.

Step 9

While you wrap wontons, bring a large pot of water to boil. Place a wonton wrapper on your hand. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Start with a small amount so it’s easier to work with. Use your finger to moisten the edges of the wrapper with water.

Step 10

When the edges have been moistened, fold the wrapper in half to create a rectangular shape, pressing any air that might be trapped around the filling. Fold the sides inward so that they overlap.

Step 11

Wet the portion where the sides meet. Pinch to close and seal.

Step 12

Here is the cute little wonton! Place the finished wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic to keep them moist as you continue with the remaining fillings and wrappers.

Step 13

To cook wontons, put 5 to 10 wontons into a boiling water in a large pot. Depending on how big your pot is, you can add more/less wontons. Do not overcrowd the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until wontons float on the surface of the water and are tender and translucent. I boil wontons separately from the soup so it stays clear and clean.

Step 14

Transfer wontons to serving bowls. Continue with the rest of the wontons. When you are done with cooking, pour some hot soup over wontons and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle some white pepper. You can also serve with soy sauce, chili sauce, etc.

Step 15

To freeze the wontons, flash freeze for 1 hour (place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet covered with plastic wrap) and transfer them to a freezer bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. When you're ready to cook, do not defrost and cook frozen dumplings in boiling water for 12 minutes.

Step 16

Leftover filling: Make mini meatballs or patties and cook them in a frying pan. Once they are pan fried, you can pack them in an airtight container and store in the freezer for later use.

Step 17

Leftover wrappers: Wrap a small piece of cheese and pan fry or deep fry cheese wontons. They are kids’ favorite!