Spicy Dumpling Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pack wonton wrappers (round or square)

• 200 g (7 oz) ground chicken, pork, or shrimp (or mix)

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chili oil (adjust to heat preference)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh chopped green onions

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

• Make the Dumpling Filling:

• In a bowl, mix ground meat, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.

• Wrap the Dumplings:

• Place 1 tsp filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.

• Wet the edges with water, fold in half (triangle/half-moon), and seal tightly. Repeat with remaining filling.

• Prepare the Broth:

• Heat a pot with a little sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.

• Add chicken broth, soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.

• Cook the Dumplings:

• Gently drop dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook 5–7 minutes until dumplings float and filling is cooked through.

• Serve:

• Ladle dumplings and broth into bowls.

• Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.