
Shrimp-pork wontons in clear broth with egg noodles
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4
4 bowls
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Moderate
$$
Shrimp-pork wontons in clear broth with egg noodles
Silky wontons filled with a bouncy shrimp and pork mixture, served in a clean, savory broth over springy thin egg noodles. The quintessential Cantonese noodle soup and Hong Kong comfort food.
35m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Wonton noodle soup is the dish that defines Hong Kong street food. Every element must be perfect: the broth clear and flavorful, the wontons plump and bouncy, the noodles al dente and springy.
Mix shrimp, pork, 1 tsp sesame oil, white pepper, and a pinch of salt. Throw the mixture against the bowl 20 times for bouncy texture.
Place a teaspoon of filling in each wrapper. Moisten edges, fold into a triangle, then bring the two bottom corners together and pinch.
Bring chicken broth to a simmer. Season with soy sauce, a dash of fish sauce, and white pepper.
Cook wontons in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes until they float. Cook noodles separately until springy.
Divide noodles among bowls, top with wontons, and ladle hot broth over. Garnish with sliced scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Similar springy texture works well in the broth
All-pork filling is simpler and still delicious
Test Kitchen Pick
Soy Sauce
Helpful Pantry Staple
This is doing more than adding salt. The right soy sauce gives the recipe a rounder, more savory base than a thin generic bottle.
This pantry choice affects depth more than most seasonings here.
A better soy sauce is one of the easiest pantry upgrades for Asian cooking.
Shop soy sauce for this recipeThrow the meat filling to develop protein for the signature bouncy texture.
Cook wontons and noodles in separate water to keep the broth crystal clear.
Store broth, wontons, and noodles separately. Freeze uncooked wontons up to 3 months.
Cook frozen wontons directly in boiling water. Reheat broth separately.
Per serving (110mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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