Ingredients:
For the Wontons:
200g ground pork
100g peeled and deveined shrimp finely chopped
2 green onions finely chopped
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove minced
Wonton wrappers (available at most grocery stores in the Asian section)
For the Soup:
1 liter chicken broth
2 green onions sliced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
A pinch of salt and white pepper to taste
Optional: Bok choy or Chinese broccoli
Instructions:
Prepare the Wonton Filling:
In a mixing bowl combine the ground pork chopped shrimp green onions soy sauce sesame oil white pepper ginger and garlic. Mix until well combined.
Wrap the Wontons:
Lay a wonton wrapper flat on your hand or a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center.
Dab the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip.
Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
Bring the two opposite corners together and press to seal forming the wonton shape.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Prepare the Soup:
In a large pot bring the chicken broth to a boil.
Add the sesame oil soy sauce salt and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook the Wontons:
Gently drop the wontons into the simmering broth.
Let them cook for about 5 minutes or until they float to the surface.
If using bok choy or Chinese broccoli add them now and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve:
Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls.
Garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Enjoy!