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Steamed Pork Soup

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This classic Chinese-style dish combines delicate wonton wrappers filled with seasoned ground pork, ginger, and rice wine. The dumplings are gently steamed to retain their moisture and tenderness, then served in a clear, aromatic broth. The result is a comforting, home-style meal that balances subtle sweetness with savory depth. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a light lunch, this recipe highlights the simplicity of fresh ingredients. With minimal effort, you can create a restaurant-quality soup that warms the soul and satisfies hunger without heavy richness.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 72.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This classic Chinese-style dish combines delicate wonton wrappers filled with seasoned ground pork, ginger, and rice wine. The dumplings are gently steamed to retain their moisture and tenderness, then served in a clear, aromatic broth. The result is a comforting, home-style meal that balances subtle sweetness with savory depth. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a light lunch, this recipe highlights the simplicity of fresh ingredients. With minimal effort, you can create a restaurant-quality soup that warms the soul and satisfies hunger without heavy richness.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce ground pork
  • 1 Egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 / 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine or sake
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 / 4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 25 Wonton wrappers
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, beaten egg, grated ginger, rice wine, salt, and white pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. 2
    Place a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of the wrapper.
  3. 3
    Dip a finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold and pleat to seal the dumpling tightly, ensuring no filling escapes. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. 4
    Bring the broth to a simmer in a large pot. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer in a heatproof dish that fits inside a steamer basket.
  5. 5
    Place the dish in the steamer basket over the simmering broth. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and opaque.
  6. 6
    Carefully remove the steamer basket. Ladle some of the hot broth over the dumplings in the dish, or serve the dumplings in bowls topped with the broth.
  7. 7
    Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 72.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4880.1mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 3.7g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought broth.

If you cannot find wonton wrappers, you can use small square dumpling wrappers, though they may require less filling.

To prevent sticking, place the formed dumplings on a lightly floured surface or a tray lined with parchment paper before steaming.

Leftover dumplings can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat by steaming for 5 minutes or dropping them directly into hot broth.

Keywords: chinese, soup, wonton, pork, dumplings, steamed, ginger, broth, comfort food, asian, dinner, easy, homemade
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