Char Siu Wonton Noodle Soup (叉燒水餃汤麵)

叉燒水餃汤麵, or Char Siu Wonton Noodle Soup, is a classic and beloved dish in Cantonese cuisine. It combines flavorful char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), delicate wontons, and chewy egg noodles in a savory broth. This dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a comforting and satisfying meal. Here’s a recipe to create your own Char Siu Wonton Noodle Soup at home.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients

For the Wontons:

200 g ground pork
100 g shrimp finely chopped
2 green onions finely chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Wonton wrappers

For the Soup:

1.5 liters chicken or pork broth
2 cloves garlic minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger sliced
Salt to taste

Additional Ingredients:

400 g egg noodles thin
200 g char siu Chinese BBQ pork, sliced
Bok choy or Chinese broccoli blanched
Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Wontons:

Mix Filling:

In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well.

Wrap Wontons:

Place a small amount of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal, making sure to squeeze out any air. Then bring the two corners together and press to seal.

Prepare the Soup:

Broth Base:

In a large pot, bring the chicken or pork broth to a simmer. Add garlic and ginger slices.

Season:

Season the broth with salt.

Cook Noodles and Wontons:

Cook Noodles:

In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Cook Wontons:

Drop the wontons into the simmering broth and cook until they float to the top, indicating they are cooked through.

Assemble and Serve:

Assemble:

Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Place sliced char siu and blanched vegetables in each bowl.

Serve:

Ladle the hot broth and wontons over the noodles.

Garnish:

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.