{"id":"recipe_6e8ec0cb04","slug":"wonton-soup","title":"Wonton Soup","description":"A comforting and delicate East Asian classic featuring pork-filled dumplings swimming in a light, fragrant ginger and scallion broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g ground pork","name":"Ground Pork","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"ground","notes":"lean","group":"Wonton Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"24 wonton wrappers","name":"Wonton Wrappers","quantity":24,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":24,"usUnit":"piece","form":"square","notes":"","group":"Wonton Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 teaspoon minced ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"minced","notes":"fresh","group":"Wonton Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 scallions, finely chopped","name":"Scallions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"white and green parts separated","group":"Wonton Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tablespoons soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"divided use","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 teaspoons sesame oil","name":"Sesame Oil","quantity":10,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"toasted","notes":"divided use","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 liter chicken stock","name":"Chicken Stock","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"low sodium preferred","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 garlic cloves, smashed","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"smashed","notes":"","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 heads baby bok choy","name":"Pak Choi","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"halved","notes":"baby variety","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Pantry","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced ginger, the white parts of the scallions, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix well in one direction until the meat becomes tacky.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the ground pork, minced ginger, the white parts of the scallions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal, then bring the two bottom corners together and pinch to secure.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place about 1 teaspoon of filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil at 212°F (100°C). Gently drop the wontons in and cook until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In another pot, combine chicken stock, smashed garlic, the remaining ginger, remaining soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer at 180°F (82°C) for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Add the bok choy in the last 2 minutes to blanch.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine chicken stock, smashed garlic, the remaining ginger","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Divide the cooked wontons and bok choy into four bowls. Pour the hot broth over them and garnish with the green parts of the scallions. Serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Divide the cooked wontons and bok choy","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best texture, ensure the wonton wrappers are kept under a damp cloth while working so they don't dry out. You can also freeze uncooked wontons on a tray before transferring to a bag for long-term storage.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["mixing bowl","large pot","slotted spoon","soup bowls"],"diet":["dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowls","note":"Approximately 6 wontons per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The wontons can be assembled and frozen on a baking sheet, then stored in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Cook directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the boiling time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store wontons and broth separately in the fridge to prevent the wrappers from becoming soggy.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat the broth until boiling, then add the wontons just long enough to warm through."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_6e8ec0cb04%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e405605-5366-4d3a-b80a-683031afe4b3","imageAlt":"Wonton Soup — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["wonton","asian soup","dumplings","pork","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Wonton Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:58:38.013Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:58:38.013Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. 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