Cantonese Wonton Noodle Soup with Char Siu Pork

A comforting Cantonese noodle soup featuring delicate wontons, flavorful char siu pork, and a rich broth.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

550

Level

Medium

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£4.22

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Ingredients

Servings

0.3cupDried Shrimp(Rinse before using)

£1.50

1pieceDried Sole Fish(Optional, but adds depth of flavor)

£3.00

8cupsChicken Broth(Low sodium preferred)

£1.20

2slicesGinger(About 1/4 inch thick)

£0.20

2stalksScallions(Roughly chopped, white parts only)

£0.40

1tablespoonShaoxing Wine(Or dry sherry)

£0.15

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Light soy sauce)

£0.05

to taste Salt

to taste White Pepper

£0.02

12ozWonton Noodles(Fresh or dried)

£1.00

16 Wontons(Store-bought or homemade (see separate recipe))

£4.00

8ozChar Siu Pork(Thinly sliced. Store-bought or homemade (see separate recipe))

£4.50

2tablespoonsChinese Chives (Garnish)(Chopped)

£0.75

1teaspoonSesame Oil (Garnish)

£0.10

Total Cost

£16.87

£4.22 per serving

The Method

1
Rinse the dried shrimp and dried sole fish (if using).
2
In a large stockpot, combine the chicken broth, dried shrimp, dried sole fish (if using), ginger slices, and the white parts of the scallions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes to develop the broth's flavor. Taste and adjust the salt level accordingly.
3
While the broth is simmering, prepare the wontons according to package directions (if using store-bought). If making from scratch, follow your recipe.
4
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. Discard the solids.
5
Return the strained broth to the stockpot. Add Shaoxing wine and soy sauce to the broth. Season with white pepper.
6
Bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Cook the wontons in the simmering broth until they float and are cooked through (about 3-5 minutes). Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and set aside.
7
Cook the wonton noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
8
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Top with wontons and slices of char siu pork.
9
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, wontons, and char siu pork.
10
Garnish with chopped Chinese chives and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

60g

23% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

1500 mg

65% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer broth, use homemade chicken stock. You can also add chicken bones to the broth during simmering.

Adjust the amount of soy sauce and salt to your liking.

You can substitute shrimp wontons with pork wontons or a combination of both.

If you don't have Chinese chives, you can use regular chives or green onions as a garnish.

Cooking Equipment

Large Stockpot

Small Saucepan

Slotted Spoon

Wine Pairings

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