Why you’ll love this recipe
- Crystal Clear Broth: A light, clean soup that allows the high-quality flavor of the pork and shrimp to shine.
- Snap & Bite: Using fresh shrimp alongside pork creates a “bouncy” filling texture that is incredibly satisfying.
- Nourishing Comfort: This is a light yet protein-packed meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Key Ingredients
- Shrimp: Provides a natural sweetness and a “crunchy” texture to the meat filling.
- Sesame Oil: A small amount in the filling adds a toasted, nutty aroma that elevates the simple ingredients.
- Wonton Wrappers: Using thin, store-bought wrappers makes this an accessible recipe for busy home cooks.
✅Quick Tips: Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to mix your meat filling; this develops the proteins and creates a professional “bouncy” texture rather than a crumbly one.
Key Steps
- Step 1: Mix the pork and shrimp filling until it becomes a cohesive, elastic paste. I like to use a stand mixer to save effort.
- Step 2: Wrap the filling into wonton skins using a simple “scrunch” or folding technique.
- Step 3: Boil the wontons in water until they float and the skins become translucent.
Step 4: Serve in a light broth seasoned with a touch of seaweed and salt for a clean finish.
Wonton Soup with Pork and Prawns
Simple and soothing, these tender wontons are served in a clear, fragrant broth. Perfect for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions
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Use a stand mixer, use paddle attachment to mix everything except the yolk
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Add in the yolk when it’s fully blended and mix for another minute
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Place a tsp of filling inside the wonton wrapper and follow the steps shown in the instruction for wrapping instruction
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Bring a pot of water to boil before placing in the wonton wrapper (super important)
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Boil for about 10-15minutes
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Set aside a bowl, add some seaweed, salt and pour over wonton with soup, and enjoy.
Soup, Dumplings, Pork, Shrimp, Boiled
