Deconstructed Wonton Soup

A modern twist on traditional wonton soup with tender pork meatballs, aromatic broth, and delicate wonton noodles.

By @heresyourbite

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Deconstructed Wonton Soup

Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 stalks green onion diced
  • 2 tsp ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 whole onion quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 0 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp fish sauce optional
  • 1 batch meatballs
  • 20 pieces wonton wrappers cut in 4
  • 6 whole baby bok choy rinsed and chopped
  • 0 chili oil for garnish
  • 0 green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, green onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Mix until just combined and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat about 1 tbsp of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onion, smashed garlic, sliced ginger, and lemongrass paste. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the aromatics are fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and season with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, pinch of salt, and fish sauce (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Strain the broth to remove the onion, garlic, and ginger. Return the broth to the pot and bring it back to a simmer. Gently drop the meatballs into the broth and let them cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and float to the top.
  5. Gently drop in the wonton wrappers in batches, and let them cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the top. Add the bok choy and let cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted but still retains some texture.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, fish sauce, etc).
  7. Serve and garnish with a drizzle of chili oil and green onions. Enjoy!
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