Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup)

Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup)
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    10

Embark on a culinary journey with Pancit Molo, a heartwarming Filipino soup that playfully defies its name. Instead of noodles, savor delicate, wonton-like dumplings brimming with savory goodness in a rich, flavorful broth. A delightful appetizer or comforting snack, perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    127 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    880 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, salt, and pepper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Set aside 1/3 of the filling mixture for the soup. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Wrap approximately 1 tablespoon of the remaining filling in a wonton wrapper, ensuring a tight seal. Repeat until all filling is used. (30-45 minutes)

04

Step

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Stir in the shredded chicken and the reserved filling mixture. Mix well to combine. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Pour in the chicken broth; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil. (8 minutes)

08

Step

Gently drop the filled wontons into the simmering soup one by one. (5 minutes)

09

Step

Boil until the wontons float to the surface and are cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

10

Step

Add the bok choy and boil until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes more. (2 minutes)

11

Step

Garnish with the sliced green onions just before serving.

For a richer broth, consider using homemade chicken stock.
Adjust the amount of filling in each wonton according to your preference. Smaller wontons will cook faster.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms to the soup for added flavor and texture.
The wontons can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. Simply add them directly to the boiling soup when ready to cook.
A dash of sesame oil or a sprinkle of toasted garlic can enhance the flavor of the finished dish.

Darrin Terrybrown

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Einar Runolfsdottir

    I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The wontons are a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it!

  • Deangelo Russel

    Freezing the wontons is a great idea! It makes this dish so much easier to prepare on a weeknight.

  • Zachariah Mueller

    I added some sliced shiitake mushrooms for extra umami. Delicious!

  • Deondre White

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Even a beginner cook like me could make this without any problems.

  • Marisa Cruickshank

    This recipe is fantastic! The dumplings were so flavorful, and the broth was incredibly comforting.

  • Karianne Boyle

    I didn't have any bok choy on hand, so I used spinach instead. It worked perfectly!

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