Pork & Shrimp Wonton Soup
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of a big hug with a steaming bowl of Pork & Shrimp Wonton Soup, made even more delicious with a secret ingredient that elevates its flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp (deshelled & deveined) finely chopped
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 bunches green onions chopped
- 3 shiitake mushrooms chopped
- 1 cup bok choy
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 40-50 wonton wrappers
- 1 red onion diced
- 3 bunches green onions chopped
- 1 head garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 dried red chili peppers
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 slices ginger
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil or sesame oil
Instructions
- Soak 1 cinnamon stick, 2 bay leaves, 1 star anise and 3 pieces of dried red chilies in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Dice 1 red onion and finely chop a whole head of garlic. Optional: rinse the minced garlic through running water to remove the mercaptans. Dry with paper towels. Cut 3 scallions into 2 inches long pieces. Slice 2 inches of ginger finely.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of oil into the wok. Add the diced onion. Simmer it on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, then add in the garlic, ginger slices, scallion strips, and the soaked but drained spices. Continue to simmer everything on medium-low heat for another 20 - 30 minutes or until the onion and garlic are lightly golden. Stir constantly.
- Drain the oil through a sieve. Store the oil in a sealable container. Store in fridge.
- Remove the spices, scallions and ginger slices. Finely chop the remaining fried onion and garlic, save for the filling.
- Dice 1/2 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp. Add it to a big mixing bowl along with 1/2 lb of ground pork.
- Season with 1 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp of fish sauce, 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of shaoxing cooking wine, and pepper to taste.
- Stir the protein in 1 direction for 5 minutes to develop the texture. Add the fried aromatics, the diced garlic chives. Keep stirring the filling until everything is mixed.
- To wrap the wontons, place a small amount of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges with a little water, then bring the corners together and pinch to seal. This recipe includes approximately 40-50 delicious wontons, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- Bring 5 cups of chicken stock to a boil. Season it with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar by taste.
- Add the wonton. Cook over medium low heat until the wonton float to the top of the water and the pot should come back to a simmer. Add 1/2 cup of cold water to drop the temperature. Wait for the pot to come back to a simmer again. The total cooking time will take about 8-10 minutes. Optionally, throw in some bok choy or vegetable of choice and you are done.