Shanghai Style Wonton Soup (上海云吞汤)

上海云吞汤 (Shanghai Style Wonton Soup) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, featuring delicate wontons in a flavorful broth.

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Shanghai Style Wonton Soup (上海云吞汤)

Ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers
  • Ground pork
  • Shrimp
  • Green onions
  • Ginger
  • Chicken broth
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • White pepper

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the green onions and ginger.
  2. Mix the ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl.
  3. Place a small amount of the pork mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper and fold to seal.
  4. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer. Add the wontons and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they float to the surface.
  5. Serve the wontons in bowls with the hot broth.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Fat
5g
Carbohydrates
35g

Supplies

Pot Bowl Spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shanghai Style Wonton Soup with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, prepare the wontons in advance and freeze them for later use.

Cost

$10