Description
Juicy, plump pork wontons in delicious broth—perfect for a cold winter day. Wrapping wontons is easier than it looks, and you’ll have this delicious dish ready in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Pork & Green Onion Wontons
- 12 oz ground pork
- 5 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine (optional)
- 14 oz wonton wrappers
Soup
- 32 oz chicken bone broth or stock
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- Ground black pepper
Vegetables (Optional)
- Choy sum or bok choy
Instructions
- Make the Wonton Filling: Combine ground pork, green onions, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix in one direction with your hand or chopsticks until the mixture forms a sticky paste. To check the flavor, cook a small amount of the filling by microwaving for 30 seconds or pan-frying for 1 minute. Adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Assemble the Wontons: Prepare a small bowl of water for sealing the wonton wrappers. Place a wonton wrapper flat on a clean surface and add about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it in half to form a triangle, pressing out any air pockets. Seal the edges tightly. Bring the two corners of the triangle together, wet one corner, and pinch them together to seal. If this feels tricky, you can simply fold the wontons into triangles or pinch the edges together into a purse shape.
- Prepare the Broth: In a medium pot, combine chicken stock and water. Bring it to a boil, add seasonings, and adjust to taste. If using vegetables like choy sum, cut them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Cook the Wontons: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the wontons and gently stir to prevent sticking. Cook until the wontons float to the surface, then transfer them to the prepared broth. Add the choy sum to the broth and let it simmer for 30 seconds to 1 minute. To prevent overcooking, keep the wontons, broth, and vegetables separate if not serving immediately.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the wontons, vegetables, and broth into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, a dash of pepper, and a drizzle of sesame oil or chili oil. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
When making large wontons, we are only using about half of the wonton wrappers.
If not using chicken bouillon powder, you can substitute with additional salt, if needed.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese