Crispy Wonton Soup (Hoành thánh)

Hoành thánh, also known as crispy wonton, is a popular dish in Vietnamese cuisine. It consists of crispy fried wontons served in a flavorful soup, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Vegetarian Main Course Vietnamese Vietnamese Cuisine Wonton Soup Comfort Food
Crispy Wonton Soup (Hoành thánh)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shrimp
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup bok choy, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the ground pork, shrimp, garlic, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, then fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
  3. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Add the fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add the bok choy and mushrooms to the broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. While the soup is simmering, heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. To serve, place a few crispy wontons in each bowl and ladle the hot soup over them.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Bowl Cutting board Knife Ladle

Tools

Deep skillet Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve the hoành thánh hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the wontons by frying them once, letting them cool, and then frying them again before serving.

Cost

$15