New Hilo Style Saimin W/ Wonton Recipe
(soup & noodles separate)
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Ingredients
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Wonton Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
Method
Wonton Preparation
- 1
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Wrap the Wontons
Take a wonton wrapper and place a small spoonful of the filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over to create a triangle, and pinch the edges to seal. You can also bring the two corners together to form a traditional wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Soup Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
- 4
Cook the Noodles
In a separate pot, boil water and cook the saimin noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Wontons
In the same pot used for the noodles, add the wontons to the simmering broth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- 6
Assemble the Dish
In a serving bowl, place a portion of cooked noodles, ladle the soup with wontons over the noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions and nori strips.
