Pancit Molo: Filipino Dumpling Soup

Ingredients

Ground Pork

1 lb

Shrimp

1/2 lb, peeled, deveined and finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1, finely chopped

Ginger

1 tablespoon, minced

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Wonton wrappers

50 pieces

Chicken broth

8 cups

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Green onions

1/2 cup, finely chopped

Cilantro

1/2 cup, finely chopped

Lime wedges

to serve

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, garlic, onion, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of the pork and shrimp mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper into a triangle, pressing the edges to seal firmly.
3. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the fish sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering broth. Let them cook for about 10 minutes, or until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked through.
5. Ladle the hot soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve piping hot, with lime wedges on the side for guests to squeeze into their soup at their discretion.