Wonton Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 package wonton wrappers
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
2. Lay out a few wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and press to seal.
3. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Gently add the wontons to the boiling broth. Boil for 8 minutes.
4. Remove the wontons from the pot and divide among 4 bowls. Ladle the broth over the wontons and top with green onions.
5. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Wonton Soup is a traditional Chinese dish that dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).
• Wontons are traditionally filled with a mixture of pork, shrimp, and/or vegetables.
• Wonton Soup is a popular street food in China, and is often served in small paper bowls.