Hot and Sour Wonton Soup

My dad would make wonton soup with the simplest of ingredients — soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, loads of white pepper, and hot water. While I still love the OG version, this one is a slightly more dressed up variation and very punchy in flavor!! Use with your favorite homemade or store-bought wontons stash.

In case you’re in the mood to fold some wontons: Tofu Wontons, Pork and Shrimp Wontons

For 1 bowl of wontons:

• 1 clove grated garlic
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp black vinegar 
• 1/2 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• Herbs: cilantro, scallions, garlic chives
• Optional: Fresh chilis for additional heat

To make:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and add in your cooked wontons
• Top with fresh herbs + chilis as-desired