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Vietnamese Wonton Soup

Cultural Context

Vietnamese wonton soup, or Mì Hoành Thánh, has roots in Chinese cuisine, reflecting the historical influence of Chinese immigrants in Vietnam. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal, it combines delicate wontons filled with pork and shrimp in a savory broth, often accompanied by fresh vegetables. Today, this dish is cherished in Vietnam and has gained popularity globally, with various adaptations to suit local tastes.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 pound ground pork
½ cup shrimp (peeled, deveined & coarsely minced)
3 water chestnuts (minced)
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice cooking wine
3/4 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons carrot (finely diced & divide in half for garnish)
3 tablespoons green onion (chopped)
Wonton wrappers
1 egg white
1 tablespoon corn starch
3-4 cups chicken broth (add 1 more cup of chicken broth if not adding pork broth)
1 cup pork broth (if desired)
2 garlic cloves (julienned)
1 teaspoon ginger (julienned)
2 teaspoons onion (chopped)
1½ tablespoons light soy sauce
1½ tablespoons rice cooking wine
½ teaspoon sesame oil
8-10 wontons
2 cups kale
¼ cup carrots (julienned)
8 slices yellow zucchini
2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
4 ounces Hong Kong Style Pan Fried Noodles (brand Twin Marquis)
Salt to taste

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is often cheaper than fresh shrimp.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos can be less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

1

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, egg white, green onion, water chestnut, ½ of carrots, rice cooking wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.

2

Add cornstarch to the mixture and blend well.

3

Cover mixture with saran wrap and refrigerate for ½ to an hour.

4

Take a wonton wrapper and place it in your palm. Take a spoonful of the pork/shrimp mixture and place it in the center of the wrapper. With the use of your other hand gather the wrapper up with your fingers forming a cup.

5

Steam the wontons, drop them in boiling water, or drop them directly on the chicken/pork broth.

6

Either buy chicken broth or boil chicken and pork bones.

7

Boil ½ chicken with 4 cups of water and take the broth, adding 1 cup pork broth.

8

Bring broth to boil. Lower heat.

9

While broth is simmering add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes.

10

Add soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil.

11

Add wonton and cook for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

12

Toss in vegetables like bok choy or any greens you have. Use kale, yellow zucchini and carrots.

13

Stir in cooked noodles to warm up. Transfer noodles and vegetables to the bowl.

14

Toss in chopped green onions.

15

Season with salt and pepper if needed.

16

Pour soup in bowl.

17

Serve with sriracha sauce if desired. Enjoy!

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Also Known As

Wonton Noodle SoupMì Hoành Thánh

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