Chef John’s Pork Wonton Soup

Description The term ‘wonton’ is mostly commonly translated as meaning ‘irregularly-shaped pasta’. The second translation I found is from a popular Cantonese homonym that literally means ‘swallowing clouds’. If given the choice between eating ‘irregularly-shaped pasta’, or ‘swallowing clouds’, I’m going with the clouds every time! You can add ginger, onion, soy, hot pepper, cilantro, … Read more

Pork Wonton Soup

Description Steamed pork-filled wontons and steamed vegetables make a hearty and satisfying soup. Ingredients 1 tablespoon rice wine ½ teaspoon cornstarch ¾ pound ground pork 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion (white and light green parts) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon white sugar salt to … Read more