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Wonton Char Siu Noodle Soup

Comforting Wonton Char Siu Noodle Soup in Just 20 Minutes

This Wonton Char Siu Noodle Soup is a quick, comforting dish made with leftover char siu pork, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 slice ginger fresh ginger recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine substitute with dry sherry if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce low-sodium options available
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper black pepper can be used
  • 1 teaspoon sugar brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil essential for authentic flavor
  • salt adjust to taste
For the Noodle Soup
  • 8 ounces thin egg noodles can substitute with ramen or somen
  • 10 wontons store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup choy sum or baby bok choy
For the Garnish
  • fried shallot optional but enhances flavor
  • green onion for freshness

Equipment

  • small pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small pot, combine chicken broth, ginger slice, and Shaoxing wine. Heat over medium-high until boiling, then add soy sauce, white pepper, and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil and blanch choy sum for 40-50 seconds until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. In the same boiling water, cook thin egg noodles according to package instructions for about 3-4 minutes. Drain and place in a serving bowl.
  4. Bring water back to a boil and cook wontons until they float, about 3-4 minutes, then an additional 1-2 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl with noodles.
  5. Pour hot broth over the noodles and wontons. Drizzle with sesame oil, add choy sum, and top with fried shallots and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze without noodles for up to 1 month.

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