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How to Make Pancit Molo (Filipino Wonton Soup) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pancit Molo is a popular Filipino dish that originated from the Molo district of Iloilo City in the Philippines. It is a type of Filipino wonton soup that is typically made with ground pork, shrimp, and wrapped in thin wonton wrappers. This comforting and hearty soup is a timeless Filipino favorite, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.

Pancit Molo is often served as a main dish, especially during special occasions such as birthdays, fiestas, and family gatherings. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground pork
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 ¼ quarts chicken broth
  • 1 small head bok choy, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10

  • Mix pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Reserve 1/3 of the filling mixture for soup. Wrap about 1 tablespoon of remaining filling in a wonton wrapper. Repeat until all filling is used up.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and reserved filling. Mix well. Add chicken broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Drop filled wontons into soup one by one. Boil until wontons float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bok choy; boil until tender, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with green onions.

    • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 880mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 363mg

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