Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup)

Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup)

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Despite its name, Pinoy pancit molo doesn't feature noodles; instead, it boasts something even more delightful: dumplings reminiscent of wontons. This delectable soup can be enjoyed either as a satisfying snack or as a tantalizing appetizer before your main lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 10
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds ground pork
  • 1-pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded.
  • 1 ¼ quarts chicken broth
  • 1 small head bok choy, cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Reserve 1/3 of the filling mixture for soup. Wrap about 1 tablespoon of remaining filling in a wonton wrapper. Repeat until all filling is used up.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and reserved filling. Mix well. Add chicken broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Drop filled wontons into soup one by one. Boil until wontons float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bok choy; boil until tender, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup)
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Filipino Soups and Stews

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