sour soup wonton recipe

How to Make Sour Soup Wontons: A Complete Guide

Sour soup wontons, a beloved comfort food, combine plump wontons in a tangy, savory broth. Here’s a simple yet authentic recipe to recreate this dish at home.

For the Wontons:

Prepare the filling by mixing 200g ground pork (or chicken) with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp white pepper, and chopped chives (or shiitake mushrooms). Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper, fold it into a triangle, and seal the edges by moistening with water. For a traditional shape, bring the two bottom corners together and press to form a knot.

For the Sour Soup:

Heat 4 cups of chicken broth in a pot. Add 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2 minutes. For extra depth, stir in 1 tbsp fermented chili paste (like doubanjiang) or a dash of chili oil.

Assembly:

Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Cook the wontons in batches until they float (about 3-4 minutes). Ladle the hot sour soup into bowls, add the cooked wontons, and garnish with chopped cilantro, a drizzle of chili oil, or a sprinkle of Sichuan peppercorn for a spicy kick.

Enjoy this zesty, satisfying bowl in just 30 minutes!