Shortcut Wonton Soup Base
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Shortcut Wonton Soup Base
Description
The Shortcut Wonton Soup Base uses a mixture of light soy sauce balanced with a bit of sugar and the richness of sesame oil to form a savory foundation. Chopped scallions and white pepper contribute mild heat and freshness, while boiling water dilutes and warms the soup. Adding optional ingredients such as cilantro, lard, dried shrimp flakes, and mushroom powder builds umami depth and complexity.
By preparing this base in a serving bowl before adding cooked wontons and pouring in hot water, the recipe streamlines soup preparation without sacrificing key flavors. Adjusting the salt level at the end lets you cater the seasoning to personal taste. This base is versatile for different wonton fillings and can be made quickly while cooking the dumplings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients (for 1 serving):
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce light
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon scallions (finely chopped)
- 2 pinches white pepper
- 2 1/2 cups water boiling
- salt (to taste)
Optional add-in's (for 1 serving):
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lard
- 1 pinch dried shrimp flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon mushroom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional)
- Chili oil (to taste)
Instructions
- While your wontons are boiling, prepare your serving bowl. Into the bowl, add the light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, chopped scallions, and white pepper.
- As desired, add the optional ingredients in to taste, like the cilantro, lard, dried shrimp flakes, mushroom powder, dark soy sauce, and chili oil.
- When the wontons are done cooking, add them to the bowl, and then add the boiling water (if you’re feeling super lazy, you can even use the water the wontons were cooked in—unless it is very starchy). Stir, and season with salt to taste if desired. Serve!
Notes
- Nutrition information applies only to the soup base including optional ingredients, excluding wontons.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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