Shrimp Won Ton Soup
- Cuisine: Asian
- Course: Main Dish, Soup
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 4 soup bowls
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 25m
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Shrimp won ton soup.very delicious Asian soup.
Ingredients
- 4 dried Chinese mushrooms
- 8 oz (240 g) raw shrimp peeled, deveined and finely chopped
- 8 oz (240 g) pork mince
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned water chestnuts
- 8 oz (240 g) package won ton wrappers
- 48 oz (1,4 L) beef stock
- 4 sprig onions, finely sliced,to garnish
Method
Step 1
In a bowl, combine hot water and dried mushrooms. Soak mushrooms for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Drain and squeeze to remove any excess liquid. Discard the stems and chop the caps.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine mushrooms, chopped shrimp meat, pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, spring onion and water chestnuts. Mix well and set aside.
Step 4
Cover the won ton wrappers with a damp tea towel to prevent them drying out. Place one teaspoon of shrimp mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper.
Step 5
Moisten the pastry edges with water, fold in half diagonally and bring the two points together. Place on baking sheet dusted with cornflour. Pour beef stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook won tons in boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
Step 6
Remove shrimp won ton, using a slotted spoon. Top with sliced spring onion and ladle remaining stock over the won ton.