Red Curry Wonton With Greens (Printable)

Spicy coconut broth with tender wontons and fresh greens ready in 25 minutes

# What You Need:

→ Broth

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 tablespoons red curry paste
03 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
04 - 1 (14 fluid ounce) can coconut milk
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Wontons

09 - 20 frozen chicken or vegetable wontons

→ Greens and Vegetables

10 - 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
11 - 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
12 - 2 green onions, sliced
13 - 1 small carrot, julienned

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
16 - Red chili slices, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons red curry paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add 1 teaspoon grated ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 30 seconds to release aromatic compounds.
03 - Pour in 4 cups broth, 1 (14 fluid ounce) can coconut milk, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Add 20 frozen wontons and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
05 - Add 2 cups chopped spinach or bok choy, 1 cup snow peas, julienned carrot, and half the sliced green onions. Simmer for 2 minutes until greens wilt and vegetables reach tender-crisp texture.
06 - Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Taste and adjust with additional soy sauce or lime juice to achieve desired balance.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon cilantro, remaining green onions, and optional red chili slices. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The broth comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Frozen wontons turn into restaurant quality dumplings without any folding or fuss
  • One pot means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your dinner
02 -
  • Frozen wontons can stick together, so separate them quickly before adding to the hot broth
  • Coconut milk can separate if boiled too vigorously, so keep it at a gentle simmer
  • The vegetables keep cooking in the hot soup, so slightly undercook them in the pot
03 -
  • Taste your curry paste first, some brands pack significantly more heat than others
  • Room temperature coconut milk incorporates more smoothly than cold from the fridge
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