How to Make Soft and Delicious Wonton Soup, Easy to Make at Home

How to make Wonton Soup

• 1

  Prepare the ingredients

  Put 2 bay leaves, 2 star anise, 2 dried chilies, and 1 cinnamon stick into a bowl. Pour hot water into the bowl and soak for 20 minutes.

  Peel and finely chop the shallots. Crush the garlic, peel it, finely chop the garlic, then put it into a sieve, rinse the chopped garlic with water, and dry it with a towel.

  Tip: Rinsing the garlic after chopping helps to reduce its pungency and gives a slight bitterness to the dish.

  Wash the green onions, cut them into pieces of about 2 stalks each, then continue to use the tip of a knife to split the ends of the cut green onions. For the remaining 6 stalks of green onions, chop them finely.

  Wash the ginger and cut it into thin slices.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Cooking the broth

  Place a pan on the stove, you should use a deep pan. Pour oil to cover half of the pan and turn on the stove to low heat.

  Next, add minced shallots, and stir for about 5 minutes on low heat. When you see the oil in the pan starting to boil, gradually add garlic, ginger, chopped green onions, bay leaves, star anise, and cinnamon into the pan.

  Mix the ingredients well and stir continuously over medium heat for 20 – 30 minutes. At this point, the oil in the pot is boiling, producing tiny bubbles like soap. Check to see if the shallots have turned golden brown, then turn off the stove.

  Finally, pour the mixture into a bowl through a strainer to separate the cooking oil and the ingredients. Remove ingredients like bay leaves and star anise, leaving only the garlic and minced shallots in the strainer for further use.

  Tip: With the leftover cooking oil, let it cool and store it in a jar with a lid, keeping it in a cool place to use for frying other dishes, helping the food to be fragrant and slightly rich.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Mixing and marinating shrimp and meat

  You can choose to buy pre-ground pork or buy whole pork to chop or grind yourself using a meat grinder at home to ensure hygiene.

  Wash the shrimp, cut off the heads and tails, peel the shells, remove the back vein, and cut into small dice or chop finely.

  Put all the shrimp and minced meat into a bowl. Marinate the mixture with 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of white wine, and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper. Use your hands to mix and knead the mixture for 5 minutes.

  Next, add the chopped green onions and the fried garlic and shallots to the shrimp and meat mixture. Mix the mixture again and marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the spices.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Wrapping the filling for wontons

  First, place a small amount of filling in the center of the wonton wrapper. Brush a thin layer of oil along the edge of the wrapper.

  Fold the wonton wrapper in half to form a triangle, gently pressing the edges to secure the filling. Then carefully wrap the wonton securely to ensure the filling does not fall out.

  Continue this process until all ingredients are used up.

  For any leftover wontons, place them in a container, using plastic wrap between each layer to prevent them from sticking together. Then put them in the freezer refrigerator for storage.

  How to wrap wontons beautifully, securely, without bursting

  • When wrapping wontons, you should not take all the wonton wrappers out into the air as this will cause them to dry and make wrapping difficult. It is advisable to take one piece out of the plastic bag and wrap it as you go.
  • You need to apply a little water to dissolve the flour that coats the wonton wrapper so that the wrappers do not stick together during storage if not used immediately.
  • Use water to moisten the edges of the wrappers to create adhesion and connect the edges together, preventing the wontons from bursting and the filling from leaking out during cooking.

  

  

  

  
• 5

  Make wonton soup

  Place a pot on the stove, pour in about 2 liters of chicken broth (if you don’t have chicken, you can use plain water or bone broth). Add 1 tablespoon of salt, stir to dissolve. Cover and heat over medium heat.

  When you see the broth starting to boil, stir again and gradually add the wontons into the pot. Boil for about 10 minutes, the wontons will start to float to the surface, and the wonton skin will turn translucent.

  Finally, cut the cleaned bok choy in half, then add it to the pot, mix well, and cook for about 1 more minute before you can enjoy the wonton soup.

  Tip: You can adjust the seasoning of the broth to your taste for better flavor.

  

  

  

  
• 6

  Finished Product

  Scoop the wontons into a bowl while they are still hot. Add a bit of fried onion oil on top to enhance the flavor of the dish.

  Hot wonton soup, with rich broth, is delicious. Each wonton is beautifully wrapped, with a chewy skin, and the filling of shrimp and meat is well-seasoned along with a light fragrance of herbs and a hint of richness from the fried onions.

  You can serve wontons with pickled mustard greens or dip them in spicy soy sauce, which is also very tasty. So why hesitate? Let’s get into the kitchen and try this wonton soup right away!