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    Home » Pork » Wonton Egg Noodle Soup (港式云吞面)

    Published: Jun 10, 2021 · Last Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Jeannette ·

    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup (港式云吞面)

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    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks holding noodles up.
    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl.
    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl.
    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl.
    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl.

    Our Wonton Egg Noodle Soup is a longstanding family favorite! You can trust that these homemade love parcels will come out gorgeously plump and complete with tons of flavor. Learn 2 tried-and-true ways to wrap wontons and enjoy them in a classic Cantonese style broth!

    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks holding noodles up.

    A Cantonese classic that brings the family together

    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup is the one that I crave the most when I venture out into Chinatown or our Little Saigon equivalent.

    Trouble is, the most satisfying bowl is the one with generous fillings made with the same kind of love and attention you would get from Grandma or Mum.

    When you make it at home, not only do you get to enjoy the company of your family while everyone wraps the wontons, you also get to make it as plump and tasty as you like!

    So that means there’ll be no skimping on any ingredients. Every bite will be succulent, bouncy and packed with a variety of flavors that even restaurants won’t guarantee!

    What is wonton filling made of?

    Wontons may seem rather simple if you think about its basic flavors, but a lot of care goes into perfecting one.

    If you’ve got the time to make these parcels of love, it can be especially therapeutic. Or, if you have little ones to help out, a priceless bonding experience! Just like our Chả Giò Chay (Vegetarian Spring Rolls), it’s a great way to gather everyone around the heart of the kitchen.

    There are numerous variations of wontons. Depending on which region you’re in and who you’re talking to, the filling can really be quite different.

    But a basic rule unifies all wontons: they start with a delicate egg-based skin and are stuffed with some form of filling. 

    Chinese wontons traditionally have a simple prawn and pork filling, while Vietnamese wontons welcome a range of thinly sliced vegetables for added flavor dimensions.

    Growing up in a Chinese-Vietnamese family, we marry the best of both worlds to bring you a spectacular Wonton Egg Noodle Soup recipe that you’ll find nowhere else!

    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl.

    Why this recipe works

    • Toasting dried flounder then crushing it for the filling adds incredible depth of flavor.
    • BBQ pork, garlic chives and choy sum have a simple flavor base that gives the Wonton Egg Noodle Soup extra sweetness and texture.
    • Few ingredients go into the broth so the wontons are made to shine.

    What you’ll need

    For the filling

    A colander of sliced woodear mushrooms, plates of prawns, dried shrimp and pork mince along with bowls of shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated scallop, carrot and jicama.

    About the ingredients

    We use pork mince for this recipe, but you can use any meat you prefer. Chicken would be a similar alternative.

    We get our dried flounder from Chinese supermarkets, but if you can’t find it then you can leave it out altogether.

    For the filling seasoning

    Potato starch, oil, sesame oil, chicken bouillon powder, salt and sugar in dishes along with a measuring cup of water.

    About the oil

    In this Wonton Egg Noodle Soup recipe, we use two types of oil – sesame and rice bran. When choosing the second oil, keep it neutral so peanut, canola, vegetable or rapeseed oils will work.

    For the broth seasoning

    Rock sugar in a dish along with fish sauce in a jug.

    About the sugar

    We use rock sugar to season our broth but if you don’t have that available then use any alternative you have at home. Just make sure to taste as you go to get the seasoning to your liking.

    For the noodles and wontons

    Wonton skins on a plate along with a bag of egg noodles.

    About the ingredients

    You can get the wrappers and noodles from Asian supermarkets in the refrigerated section. The egg noodles come in a flat thick version or a thinner variety. Both work well in this recipe.

    For the toppings

    BBQ pork in a box along with choy sum, garlic chives and a bag of bean sprouts.

    About the toppings

    All of these toppings are optional. BBQ pork is an ingredient we buy from specialty Chinese BBQ meat shops and the vegetables come from Asian grocery stores.

    You can also add coriander and spring onions as a garnish.

    How to make this recipe

    Flounder dissection diagram.

    Begin heating up the stock on medium heat, then use scissors to cut the flesh off the dried fish into sections, as shown in the diagram. You want to separate the meat from its bones.

    Flounder pieces toasting in a pan.

    Add 1 tbsp oil into a pan on low-medium heat and lightly toast the fish pieces for 3 minutes on both sides or until golden brown. Put the browned bones straight into the broth and let the flesh cool on a plate.

    A flounder piece in a ladle over a pot of soup.

    Season the broth with the rock sugar and fish sauce.

    Note: If you find the fish sauce’s saltiness isn’t salty enough, add salt 1/2 tsp at a time until it reaches you desired taste.

    A mortar and pestle pounding dried flounder.

    Use a mortor and pestle to pound the fish meat until it becomes a fine powder, then set aside for later.

    A cleaver and hand mincing prawns.

    Deshell and mince the prawns using a cleaver until it forms a paste.

    Pro Tip: For extra springiness, throw the paste against the chopping board 5 times.

    Wonton filling in a bowl.

    Put the mince, prawn paste, woodear and shiitake mushrooms, carrot, jicama and rehydrated scallops in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.

    Wonton filling mixed in a bowl.

    Add the sugar, salt, chicken bouillon powder, sesame oil, oil, potato starch and water in. Stir until mixed in well.

    How to wrap the wontons

    A pleated and Chinese ingot style wonton in a hand.

    There are two styles that my family makes: (1) the pleated and (2) the Chinese ingot ones. They’re an absolute treat to fold because you can get the whole family involved – children included!

    For more styles, check out 3 more ways from The Woks Of Life.

    Pleated style

    Wonton filling in wonton skin on a hand.

    Lay the wonton in your palm, corner facing your index finger. Use a teaspoon to scoop some filling, placing it in the center of the wrap.

    Wet your finger with some water (keep a small bowl of cold water beside you) and run it along the top 2 edges of the wrapper.

    A hand holding a wonton folded in half.

    Hold onto the bottom skin corner and fold it upward to create a triangle. Press along the edges to seal the sides while gently squeezing out any air bubbles.

    Hands pleating wontons.

    To pleat, hold the left corner (or right, if you’re left-handed) with your thumb and index finger. Use your other thumb and index finger to hold onto the skin beside your left hand.

    Hands sealing wontons.

    Your right index finger can now push the wrapper onto your left thumb where you will lift it and press the fold together. Repeat this step until all the wrapper is pleated on the top.

    A wonton in a hand.

    Sit the wonton upright on a plate to avoid crimpling the folds while you fold the others.

    Chinese ingot style

    A hand holding a wonton folded in half with its ends coming together.

    Just like the pleating method, start by folding the filled wrapper into a triangle with the edges lightly damp.

    Then hold onto the left and right corners and pull them together.

    A hand holding onto a wonton folded Chinese ingot style.

    Pull until the corners overlap.

    Wonton folded Chinese ingot style.

    Press down using your thumb and index finger to seal.

    Cooking the wontons and noodles

    Wontons cooking in a pot of water.

    Get a large pot of water boiling and cook the wontons for 4-5 minutes or until they have been floating for 1 minute.

    Wontons in water in a bowl.

    When they’re cooked, scoop them out using a spider strainer and put them in a large bowl of cold water.

    Cooked wontons in a colander.

    When cooled, strain them in a colander to drip dry.

    Cooked egg noodles in a colander.

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles for 5 minutes or until al dente. Alternatively, cook it the same way we cook the noodles in our Char Siu Noodles.

    Blanch the choy sum, then begin assembling the Wonton Noodle Soup bowl:

    1. Fill the bowl with noodles and wontons.
    2. Put the BBQ pork and choy sum on top.
    3. Bring the soup to a boil and pour it over the toppings.
    4. Garnish with garlic chives, bean sprouts and a touch of red vinegar.
    5. Serve immediately as is!

    Recipe FAQs

    Do I need to cook the wontons for longer if I’m cooking them straight from being frozen?

    If you’ve frozen the wontons, boil them for an extra 2-3 minutes to completely thaw and cook them through.

    Can I freeze the wrappers to use another time?

    Yes, you can! Just make sure to seal them VERY tightly in a container or bag so they don’t lose moisture. The drier they are, the more likely they will shatter.

    Tips for the best results

    • Seal each wonton well. Press down firmly to seal the folds because it will prevent the filling from leaking out as it cooks.
    • Don’t overstuff the filling. This is a technique we use for Gỏi Cuốn (Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls) and Stuffed Chicken Wings because overstuffing means it takes much longer to cook and you’ll run the risk of the wrapper ripping.
    • Chop the ingredients finely. You don’t want to bite into chunks in your Wonton Egg Noodle Soup, so make sure everything is cut or sliced until thin so it mixes in seamlessly with the other ingredients.
    • Squeeze the liquid out of the jicama. This will reduce the amount of water in the wontons so it stays springy.
    • Reserve the mushroom and scallop water for the broth. Rinse the mushrooms and scallops clean before soaking, then keep the water to add to the broth for extra umami.
    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl.

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    • Bánh Canh Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Tapioca Noodle Soup) – Slurp up satisfyingly chewy noodles and silky chicken in this weekend regular.
    • Bún Mắm (Vietnamese Fermented Fish Noodle Soup) – Hearty, robust and full of toppings, the locals love this dish for all the right reasons.
    • Vịt Nấu Chao (Vietnamese Duck and Fermented Bean Curd Hot Pot) – Winter is always saved when this warm and soothing hot pot comes out with a creamy broth and flavorful meat.
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    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup in a bowl with chopsticks holding noodles up.

    Wonton Egg Noodle Soup (港式云吞面)

    Our Wonton Egg Noodle Soup is a longstanding family favorite! Learn 2 ways to wrap wontons and enjoy them in a classic Cantonese style broth!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Wrap Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 6490kcal
    Author: Jeannette

    Equipment

    • Mortar and pestle
    • A small bowl of water (for sealing the wrapper)
    • A large bowl of cold water (for cooling the wontons)
    • Colanders

    Ingredients

    For The Filling

    • 600 g / 1.3 lb pork mince
    • 6 prawns/shrimp (we use fresh ones)
    • 10 rehydrated shiitake mushrooms (finely sliced)
    • 10 g / 0.02 lb woodear mushrooms (finely sliced)
    • 1 dried flounder (we get it from the Asian supermarket)
    • 20 g / 0.04 lb rehydrated scallops
    • 1 carrot (julienned)
    • 200 g / 0.4 lb jicama (we get it from the Asian supermarket)
    • 1 tbsp oil (for toasting the flounder)

    For The Filling Seasoning

    • 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
    • 1/2 tbsp salt (or to taste)
    • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
    • 1/2 tbsp potato starch
    • 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1/2 US cup water
    • 3 tbsp oil

    For The Broth

    • 6 1/2 L / 27.4 US cup chicken and pork stock
    • 60 g / 0.13 lb rock sugar (or to taste)
    • 3/4 US cup fish sauce (or to taste)
    • salt (optional; to taste)

    For The Noodles And Wontons

    • 2 packets wonton wrappers (we get it from the Asian supermarket)
    • 1 bag egg noodles

    For The Toppings and Garnish (Optional)

    • Chinese BBQ pork (we get it from the Chinese BBQ meats shop)
    • choy sum (washed and separated at the stems)
    • garlic chives (washed and cut into 10 cm / 4" segments)
    • bean sprouts
    • coriander (finely chopped)
    • spring onions (finely chopped)

    Instructions

    • Begin heating up the stock on medium heat, then use scissors to cut the flesh off the dried fish into sections, as shown in the diagram. You want to separate the meat from its bones.
    • Add 1 tbsp oil into a pan on low-medium heat and lightly toast the fish pieces for 3 minutes on both sides or until golden brown. Put the browned bones straight into the broth and let the flesh cool on a plate.
    • Season the broth with the rock sugar and fish sauce.
      Note: If you find the fish sauce's saltiness isn't salty enough, add salt 1/2 tsp at a time until it reaches you desired taste.
    • Use a mortor and pestle to pound the fish meat until it becomes a fine powder, then set aside for later.
    • Deshell and mince the prawns using a cleaver until it forms a paste.
      Pro Tip: For extra springiness, throw the paste against the chopping board 5 times.
    • Put the mince, prawn paste, woodear and shiitake mushrooms, carrot, jicama and rehydrated scallops in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
    • Add the sugar, salt, chicken bouillon powder, sesame oil, oil, potato starch and water in. Stir until mixed in well.

    How To Wrap Wontons

      Pleated Style

      • Lay the wonton in your palm, corner facing your index finger. Use a teaspoon to scoop some filling, placing it in the center of the wrap.
      • Wet your finger with some water (keep a small bowl of cold water beside you) and run it along the top 2 edges of the wrapper.
      • Hold onto the bottom skin corner and fold it upward to create a triangle. Press along the edges to seal the sides while gently squeezing out any air bubbles.
      • To pleat, hold the left corner (or right, if you’re left-handed) with your thumb and index finger. Use your other thumb and index finger to hold onto the skin beside your left hand.
      • Your right index finger can now push the wrapper onto your left thumb where you will lift it and press the fold together. Repeat this step until all the wrapper is pleated on the top.
      • Sit the wonton upright on a plate to avoid crimpling the folds while you fold the others.

      Chinese Ingot Style

      • Just like the pleating method, start by folding the filled wrapper into a triangle with the edges lightly damp.
      • Then hold onto the left and right corners and pull them together.
      • Pull until the corners overlap.
      • Press down using your thumb and index finger to seal.

      Cooking The Wontons And Noodles

      • Get a large pot of water boiling and cook the wontons for 4-5 minutes or until they have been floating for 1 minute.
      • When they're cooked, scoop them out using a spider strainer and put them in a large bowl of cold water.
      • When cooled, strain them in a colander to drip dry.
      • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles for 5 minutes or until al dente. Alternatively, cook it the same way we cook the noodles in our Char Siu Noodles.
      • Blanch the choy sum and let aside in a colander.

      How To Assemble

      • Fill the bowl with noodles and wontons.
      • Put the BBQ pork and choy sum on top.
      • Bring the soup to a boil and pour it over the toppings.
      • Garnish with garlic chives, bean sprouts and red vinegar.
      • Serve immediately as is!

      Notes

      • Seal each wonton well. Press down firmly to seal the folds because it will prevent the filling from leaking out as it cooks.
      • Don't overstuff the filling. Overstuffing means it takes much longer to cook and you'll run the risk of the wrapper ripping.
      • Chop the ingredients finely. You don't want to bite into chunks in your Wonton Egg Noodle Soup, so make sure everything is cut or sliced until thin so it mixes in seamlessly with the other ingredients.
      • Squeeze the liquid out of the jicama. This will reduce the amount of water in the wontons so it stays springy.
      • Reserve the mushroom and scallop water for the broth. Rinse the mushrooms and scallops clean before soaking, then keep the water to add to the broth for extra umami.
      • We use pork mince for this recipe, but you can use any meat you prefer.
      • You can get dried flounder from Chinese supermarkets. If you can't find it then you can leave it out altogether.
      • We use two types of oil for the filling - sesame and rice bran. For the second oil, keep it neutral so peanut, canola, vegetable or rapeseed oils will work.
      • Rock sugar is what we use to season the broth but if you don't have that available then use any alternative you have at home. Just make sure to taste as you go to get the seasoning to your liking.
      • You can get the wrappers and noodles from Asian supermarkets in the refrigerated section. The egg noodles come in a flat thick version or a thinner variety. Both work well in this recipe.
      • All of these toppings are optional. BBQ pork is an ingredient we buy from specialty Chinese BBQ meat shops and the vegetables come from Asian grocery stores.
      • You can also add coriander and spring onions as a garnish.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 6490kcal | Carbohydrates: 585g | Protein: 342g | Fat: 301g | Saturated Fat: 80g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 971mg | Sodium: 14825mg | Potassium: 10174mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 129g | Vitamin A: 10757IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 27mg
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      This post was originally published on 8/7/19 and updated with tips and FAQs in June 2021.

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      1. Emma says

        August 18, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        5 stars
        This looks DELICIOUS! I always order wonton soup, have never tried making it at home.

        Reply
        • Jeannette says

          August 18, 2019 at 6:11 pm

          Thanks, Emma! Trust me, making wontons at home are totally worth it!

          Reply
        • Chichi says

          August 18, 2019 at 6:59 pm

          This is a delicious dish and Your step by step instructions on how to wrap the wontons was very helpful. Thanks

          Reply
          • Jeannette says

            August 18, 2019 at 9:34 pm

            Thanks, Chichi!

            Reply
      2. Marie says

        August 18, 2019 at 2:19 pm

        5 stars
        I wish I had a big bowl of this soup right now! It looks absolutely delicious. I love the detail step-by-step photos, especially folding wontons. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • Jeannette says

          August 18, 2019 at 6:10 pm

          Thanks, Marie! I hope the step-by-step instructions help with making them!

          Reply
      3. Dahn says

        August 18, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        5 stars
        Wow! These wontons are LOADED! I have had some pretty good wontons before but these look AMAZING. This is the reason home cooking is so much better than takeout.

        Reply
        • Jeannette says

          August 18, 2019 at 6:09 pm

          Thanks, Danh! Home cooking will always be the best! 😜

          Reply
      4. Biana | TastyGalaxy.com says

        August 18, 2019 at 2:52 pm

        I love wonton soup, and adding noodles to it makes it even better. What a great recipe for fall!

        Reply
        • Jeannette says

          August 18, 2019 at 6:07 pm

          Me too! Thanks Biana!

          Reply
      5. All That I'm Eating says

        August 20, 2019 at 8:34 am

        Oh this sounds absolutely sensational! What a bowl of comfort food but it also sounds so light and delicate too. I’d love to try this.

        Reply
        • Jeannette says

          August 20, 2019 at 8:46 am

          Thanks! I definitely gravitate to this dish as comfort food!

          Reply
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          September 03, 2019 at 7:03 am

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