Discover the joy of crafting your own wonton soup! These delectable parcels boast a luscious blend of pork and prawn filling that will undoubtedly impress. With detailed step-by-step images and an instructional video, you’ll swiftly become a Wonton Wrapping Maestro. Plus, relish the added benefit of having the ultimate freezer-friendly meal that’s both wholesome and delightful.
Crafted from genuine ingredients, the homemade wontons eliminate the need for fillers, ensuring an authentic and flavorful experience. Perfectly suited for a standby freezer meal!
Time Breakdown:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 50-60 wonton wrappers
Wonton Filling:
- 200g (7 oz) lean pork mince (ground pork)
- 200g (7 oz) peeled prawns/shrimp, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp finely grated ginger (1.5″ / 3cm piece)
- 2 shallots/green onions, finely chopped (5 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Broth (for 2 servings):
- 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
- 2 smashed garlic cloves
- 1/3″ (1 cm) piece of ginger, sliced (optional but recommended)
- 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1/4–1/2 tsp sesame oil
To Serve:
- Finely chopped shallots/scallions
- Quartered bok choy or Chinese broccoli (optional)
- 40–50g (1.5–1.75 oz) dried egg noodles per person (optional)
Instructions:
Wontons:
- Combine filling ingredients in a bowl, mashing until smooth with about 20 mashes. Maintain small prawn chunks for texture.
Wrapping:
- Choose between “My Way” for an enhanced Wonton Soup experience or the Asian Grocery Store Way for easier freezing.
- Lay wontons on a work surface, use 2 teaspoons to place filling on them, then fold, seal, and shape as desired. Place wrapped wontons in a container with a lid to prevent drying.
Cooking/Freezing:
- To cook, boil a large pot of water, add wontons, and cook for 4 minutes or until they float. Transfer to serving bowls and ladle broth over them.
- To freeze, store uncooked wontons in airtight containers. Cook from frozen for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not freeze if using defrosted frozen prawns.
Broth:
- Combine broth ingredients in a saucepan over high heat.If there are any leftover scallions or shallots from the wonton filling, add them.
- Simmer with the lid on for 5–10 minutes to infuse flavors. Remove garlic and ginger before using.
Assemble Soup:
- Cook noodles if using, place in serving bowl with wontons and blanched vegetables if desired. Ladle over the broth and serve!
Recipe Notes:
Wonton Wrappers: Find them in the refrigerator section of Woolworths and Coles in Australia, usually next to fresh noodles. Two packets (40 in each) are recommended, or adjust filling for one packet.
