Step 1: Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine ground meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Fill the Wontons
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
Moisten edges with water.
Fold into a triangle and press to seal.
Bring the two corners together and pinch.
Repeat until all wontons are filled.
Step 3: Prepare the Broth
In a pot, add chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Remove garlic and ginger after 5 minutes.
Step 4: Cook the Wontons
Gently drop wontons into simmering broth.
Cook 3–5 minutes, until they float and are fully cooked.
Step 5: Serve
Ladle soup and wontons into bowls.
Garnish with green onions, cilantro, or chili oil if desired.
Serve hot.
🌟 Pro Tips
- Don’t overfill wontons – they may burst
- Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel
- Freeze uncooked wontons for later use
- Add bok choy or spinach for extra greens
🍽 Variations
- Shrimp wonton soup
- Spicy wonton soup
- Vegetarian wontons with mushrooms & tofu