Húntun tāng (馄饨汤)
China
Hearty wonton soup with delicate meat filling wrapped in thin skins, served in a flavorful chicken broth. An ideal combination of flavors and textures for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground pork
- 2 pcs green onion
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 3 tbsp chicken broth
- 40 pcs wonton wrappers
- 2 pcs bok choy
- to taste sesame oil
- to taste chili oil
Steps
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Mix the ground pork, finely chopped green onion, minced ginger, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, ground white pepper, and 3 tbsp chicken broth in a bowl, stirring until a sticky paste forms.
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Moisten the edge of a wonton wrapper with water, place a small amount of filling in the center, fold into a rectangle and seal, then moisten one corner and cover with another, sealing the corner. Repeat for all 40 wrappers.
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Bring 1 L of chicken broth to a boil in a pot and set aside.
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In a large pot of boiling water, drop the wonton wrappers, stirring so they don’t stick, and cook until they float.
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After they float, cook the wontons for another 1.5 minutes, then add the bok choy and cook for another 20 seconds.
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In each of the 4 serving bowls, add salt, ground white pepper, and sesame oil to taste, then pour in the hot broth.
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Divide the cooked wontons and bok choy among the bowls, garnish with sliced green onion and, if desired, chili oil.
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If desired, freeze any leftover wontons: spread them in a single layer on a tray, freeze, then transfer to airtight bags.
FAQ
What is Húntun tāng (馄饨汤)?
Húntun tāng is a traditional Chinese wonton soup featuring delicate meat-filled dumplings in a flavorful chicken broth, often served with bok choy.
How does Húntun tāng differ from other dumplings or noodles?
While similar to other dumplings, Húntun tāng specifically refers to wontons – thin-skinned dumplings typically served in a soup broth, distinct from potstickers or noodles.
Can I find Húntun tāng in anime or Ghibli films?
While not explicitly named in every scene, hearty and comforting noodle or dumpling soups, reminiscent of Húntun tāng, frequently appear in anime and Ghibli films, evoking a sense of warmth and home.
How do you pronounce 馄饨汤 (Húntun tāng)?
The pronunciation is roughly 'Hoon-toon tahng'. The 'Hún' sounds like 'hoon' in 'moon', 'tun' like 'toon', and 'tāng' like 'tang' in 'tango'.
What can I substitute for Shaoxing wine in this recipe?
If Shaoxing wine is unavailable, dry sherry or even a small amount of rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar can be used as a substitute, though the flavor profile will be slightly different.