Chinese · medium · 45 min · serves 4
How to make wonton soup vegan
Short answer
Replace pork filling, chicken broth with tofu + shiitake + water chestnut, kombu-shiitake broth + white pepper. The method is unchanged and takes about 45 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Pork filling
- Chicken broth
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | Tofu + shiitake + water chestnut | Water chestnut gives the bite |
| Chicken broth | Kombu-shiitake broth + white pepper | Season with soy and sesame |
Method
- 1Simmer kombu, dried shiitake, ginger and spring onion for 25 minutes.
- 2Mix crumbled tofu, chopped shiitake, water chestnut, soy, sesame and white pepper.
- 3Fill wonton wrappers and pinch shut.
- 4Poach wontons in salted water for 3 minutes.
- 5Serve in the strained broth with greens and chilli oil.
The one thing people get wrong
White pepper, not black, is what makes the broth taste like the real thing.
Frequently asked questions
- Can wonton soup be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace pork filling, chicken broth with tofu + shiitake + water chestnut, kombu-shiitake broth + white pepper. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 45 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing wonton soup?
- White pepper, not black, is what makes the broth taste like the real thing.
- How long does vegan wonton soup take?
- About 45 minutes for 4 servings — a medium recipe.
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