Wonton-style dumpling soup for lunch box

A comforting and tasty soup, inspired by Asian flavors, with homemade meatballs flavored with ginger and garlic, accompanied by ramen noodles and a hot wonton broth. Perfect for a comforting and complete lunch.

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30 min
4
20 min

  • Ingredients

    • 500 g ground pork (or ground chicken)
    • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tsp sesame oil
    • 2 tsp cornstarch
    • 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 liters of wonton broth (store-bought or homemade)
    • 200g ramen noodles
    • 2 carrots, julienned
    • 2 handfuls of bean sprouts
    • 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • Preparation

    - In a bowl, mix the ground pork, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch and spring onion. Season with salt and pepper. Form small balls (about 2 cm in diameter) and set aside.

    - Bring a pot of water to a boil and immerse the meatballs for 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through. Drain and set aside.

    - In a saucepan, heat the wonton broth. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil if desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

    - Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

    - While the noodles are cooking, prepare the julienne carrots and rinse the bean sprouts.

    - Place the uncooked ramen noodles in a container.

    -Add the cooked meatballs to the same container or another small container.

    - In a thermos, pour the very hot wonton broth.

    -In another container, arrange the vegetables (julienned carrots and bean sprouts).

    -On the spot, pour the hot broth into a bowl. Add the noodles, meatballs and vegetables. Garnish with chopped chives.

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Notes and tips

Notes and tips

Make Ahead: Meatballs can be made the day before and refrigerated. Vegetables can also be cut ahead of time.
Variations: You can replace the pork with chicken or ground beef to vary the flavors.
Storage: The broth should be stored in a thermos to stay hot until ready to serve.
Tasty tip: Add a few drops of hot sauce or rice vinegar to enhance the flavor of the broth.