Wonton Soup

1. Prepare the Wonton Filling

Start by combining the ground pork, roughly chopped shrimp, and 0.5 cup water in a large bowl. Add the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, finely minced fresh ginger, cornstarch, fine sea salt, toasted sesame oil, and white pepper powder to the bowl. Whip this mixture vigorously with a spoon or your hands until it becomes a cohesive, sticky paste. This step is crucial as it ensures the filling holds together well inside the wonton wrappers.

2. Assemble the Wontons

Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and place a small spoonful of the filling in the center. Dip your finger in some cool water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Then, bring the two corners of the triangle together and press to seal again, forming a neat wonton. Place the assembled wontons on a parchment-lined sheet pan, ensuring they are about 0.25-inch apart to prevent sticking.

3. Prepare the Soup Base

In a pot, simmer the Chicken & Pork Stock until it’s hot and ready. Meanwhile, in each serving bowl, add a pinch of fine sea salt, a dash of white pepper powder, a few drops of sesame oil, and finely chopped scallion. If you like, you can also add a small piece of dried laver/seaweed, a teaspoon of dried shrimp flakes, a teaspoon of pork lard, and a few strands of egg ribbons for extra flavor.

4. Cook the Wontons

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently drop the wontons into the boiling water, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pot. Cook the wontons until they float to the surface, which should take about 2-3 minutes. If the water starts to boil too vigorously, add a small amount of cool water to calm it down and prevent overcooking the wrappers.

5. Serve

Once the wontons are cooked, use a strainer to transfer them into the prepared bowls. Ladle the hot stock over the wontons, making sure each bowl gets an even amount of broth and any optional ingredients you've added. Serve the soup immediately, enjoying the warm, comforting flavors of the Pork and Shrimp Wonton Delight Soup.

6. Tip for Freezing

If you want to save some wontons for later, freeze the uncooked wontons on a parchment-lined sheet pan within one hour of assembling them. Once they are frozen solid, transfer them to a resealable bag for easy storage. When you’re ready to cook them, simply drop the frozen wontons into boiling water and cook as directed.