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Won Ton Min

Saimin's dumpling-loaded cousin — the same clean broth, plus pork won ton for good measure.

Won Ton Min
Prep40 min
Cook25 min
Total1 hr 5 min
Serves4

Won ton min takes the same light, dashi-based broth as saimin and adds a round of homemade pork won ton, boiled separately and dropped in at the end. It's the order regulars make at any okazuya or drive-in that also happens to sell dumplings by the dozen.

The won ton themselves aren't difficult, just a little fiddly to fold — but a big batch freezes well, so once you're making them, you might as well make extra for the freezer.

How fo’ make ’um

  1. Mix the ground pork with water chestnuts, green onion, shoyu, sesame oil, and ginger until well combined.
  2. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each won ton wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold into a triangle, then bring the two bottom corners together and pinch to seal.
  3. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the won ton in batches, 4–5 minutes, until they float and the pork is cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. In a separate pot, bring the dashi broth to a gentle simmer and season with shoyu and salt.
  5. Cook the noodles separately according to package directions, then divide between bowls.
  6. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, top each bowl with several won ton, and finish with chopped green onion.

Local tips

  • Keep a damp towel over unused wrappers while you work — they dry out and crack quickly.
  • Extra won ton freeze well uncooked; freeze on a tray first so they don't stick together, then bag them.
  • Don't boil the won ton in the serving broth — it clouds the broth with starch. Boil separately, then combine.

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