Morning Comfort Cilantro Pork Wonton Soup
Delicate pork wontons loaded with fresh cilantro bob in a light, ginger-kissed broth that warms you from the inside out. Each silky wrapper gives way to a burst of savory, herbaceous filling — the kind of breakfast that feels like a warm hug on a chilly morning. A drizzle of sesame oil and a scattering of scallions finish the bowl beautifully.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, minced (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
+ 12 more ingredients
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped cilantro, minced scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly in one direction until the filling becomes slightly sticky and well combined.
Place a wonton wrapper on your palm, add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing firmly to seal and push out any air. Bring the two bottom corners together and press to seal, forming the classic wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot. Add the ginger slices and 1 tablespoon light soy sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and let the ginger infuse for 5 minutes.
Bring a separate large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook the wontons in batches of 12 to 15, stirring gently to prevent sticking. They are done when they float to the surface and the wrappers look translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the ginger slices from the broth and stir in the rice vinegar.
Divide the cooked wontons among four bowls, about 8 to 9 per bowl. Ladle the hot broth over the wontons.
Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions, a drizzle of sesame oil, and crispy fried shallots if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Estimate
Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI