WONTON SOUP 
1/2 lb. or 50 ready-made wonton wrappers
1/4 lb. ground pork
1/4 lb. chopped, shelled shrimp
1 tbsp. fish sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper (white)
6 water chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1 dried mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes and thinly sliced
8 c. chicken stock

Combine pork, shrimp, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Place a teaspoon of above mixture neat center of wonton wrapper. Fold one side of wrapper over filling. Roll to within 1/2 inch of opposite side. Take 2 ends and press together with back. Place on a dish and cover with a towel until all wrappers are done.

Bring chicken stock to a boil. Season to taste. Add filled wontons to boiling stock. Bring to second boil. Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 6.

 

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