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Yellow Curry Tofu Wonton Soup

Mar 14, 2018 38 Comments

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Making dumplings is so therapeutic. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious yellow curry wonton soup that is vegetarian. It’s one of my favorite dumpling and broth combinations!

Yellow Curry Wonton Soup Recipe (Vegetarian Dumplings)

When I was in college (my goodness, has it been 10 years already??), Mama Lin often made platters of pork dumplings that she froze and bagged for me to take back to school. Like most Asian mothers, Mama Lin worried that I wouldn’t be able to cook for myself once I moved away from home. Whenever I went back to SF for the weekend, she packed my car trunk with so much food. Honestly, I could have fed a family of 5 for an entire week.

Making this yellow curry wonton soup reminded me of those college days. But instead of simply cooking the dumplings in boiling water, I made the dish more sophisticated by serving the wontons with a yellow curry broth. We should always aim higher when we get older, right?

Yellow Curry Wuntun Soup Dumplings

(By the way, serving these wontons with fried tofu puffs is delicious, too.)

COOKING NOTES FOR WONTON SOUP

  • Wontons (雲吞/云吞): Literally translated, “wonton” means swallowing clouds, and it is the Cantonese way of calling these soup dumplings, which float like clouds when they’re done cooking. In Mandarin, this variety of dumplings is called hundun (餛飩/馄炖). Southern-style wontons use thin wrappers for the dumplings, while northern-style hundun use thicker wrappers.
  • Wrappers: I typically buy my wrappers from Asian supermarkets because it is much more convenient than making my own. The brands I use are New Hong Kong Noodle Co. and Wyzen Foods, both of which are based in the Bay Area. If you are shopping in a typical grocery store, you’d probably find Nasoya wrappers.
  • Folding dumplings: For those of you who need visuals, here is the folding technique for the wontons. I also made a video of the folding, which you can watch here.
  • Cooking the dumplings and broth separately: The reason why I cook these separately is because there’s usually a lot of starch sprinkled over the wrappers. If you boil the entire batch of dumplings inside the broth, the starch will release into the broth and can affect the texture of the broth.

HOW TO FREEZE WONTONS

Place the folded dumplings over a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Make sure that the dumplings do not touch or they might get stuck together. After a few hours, transfer the dumplings to a freezer bag. The freezer will keep in your freezer for months. You can also refer to my post here for more directions on how to freeze dumplings.

Whatever you do, DO NOT store the uncooked dumplings in the refrigerator. The moisture from the filling will cause the dumplings to turn soggy, and you’ll end up with a right mess. That’s no good.

MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS FOR WONTON SOUP

You can prepare the broth up to 3 days ahead. Refrigerate the broth in jars or large food containers. When you are ready to cook, heat the broth in a pot. In a separate saucepan, boil water and drop the frozen dumplings straight into boiling water. Let the dumplings cook for 6 to 8 minutes. They should float to the top when they are heated through. Do not defrost the dumplings before cooking. Diving the broth and dumplings in bowls to serve. 

VIDEO: WATCH HOW TO FOLD WONTONS

Yellow Curry Vegetarian Wonton Soup Recipe

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Tofu Wontons with Yellow Curry Broth (Vegetarian Dumplings)

Yellow Curry Wonton Soup

Yield: Serves 5
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Making dumplings is so therapeutic. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious yellow curry wonton soup that is vegetarian. It’s one of my favorite dumpling and broth combinations!

Ingredients

Yellow Curry Broth

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger (about a 1-inch piece of ginger)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder (mild spice)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth*
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, add more if necessary
  • 3/4 cup (175ml)  full-fat coconut milk (can sub with low-fat coconut milk)

Tofu Wontons

  • about 45 to 50 square dumpling wrappers
  • 1 package of firm tofu (I used a 14-ounce package)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage (ensure they are no longer than 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 large carrot, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 scallions, sliced

Optional Toppings

  • chili oil
  • black sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Broth: I like preparing the curry broth before making the dumplings because this allows more time for the flavors of the broth to develop.

  1. Heat the 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot. Add the minced ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Once the ginger and garlic have cooked, add the curry powder and stir to coat the spices.
  2. Next, add the vegetable broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cover the pot, and bring the broth to boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and swirl in the coconut milk. Let the broth simmer for about 10 minutes, covered. Turn off the heat and let the broth sit on the stove, covered, as you make the dumplings.

Make the Dumplings

  1. Drain the tofu and wrap the tofu around a layer of paper towels. Press the tofu by placing the tofu block on a plate and weighing it down with a stack of plates. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the towels and cut the tofu into small 1/4-inch cubes.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan. Add the minced ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add the cabbage, carrots, and a pinch of salt to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the tofu and scallions to the pan and add another pinch of salt. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste the filling. You want the the filling to be a smidgen saltier than you would normally prefer. The wonton wrappers will mellow out the saltiness of the filling.
  3. Get your dumpling-making station set up. Transfer the filling into a large bowl. Take the wrappers out of the packaging. Have a small bowl filled with water, a large baking sheet, and 2 kitchen or linen towels ready. The wrappers and the dumplings dry out pretty quickly. Use one towel to cover the wrappers and another large towel to cover the finished dumplings.
  4. Dip a finger into the bowl of water and wet 2 adjacent sides of the dumpling wrappers. Spoon about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of the wrapper. If you can fit more filling into the dumpling, great! Seal the wrapper on the diagonal (dry sides over the wet sides) so that you end up with a triangle shape. Press down on the sides to make sure that you have the dumpling properly sealed. You don't want the filling to release while they're cooking.
  5. Lightly wet one of the base corners of the folded triangle, and fold the dumpling in half so that the other base corner overlaps the wet corner. Repeat until you have all the dumplings filled. If you need a visual, refer to the video or photos in the post for the folding technique.
  6. Check the curry broth and see whether it's still warm enough for your liking. If not, heat it up over medium-low heat and keep it simmering on low as you cook the dumplings.
  7. Bring a big pot of water to boil. Add about half of the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. All the dumplings should float to the top. Transfer the cooked dumplings to a bowl and add the remaining dumplings into the hot water.
  8. Ladle some of the curry broth into a bowl and serve with the dumplings. Top with chili oil and black sesame seeds, if you like.

Notes

  1. *You can also make the broth with a combination of vegetable broth and water. You may need to add a little more salt.
  2. I served the wontons with baby bok choy. I cooked it by blanching it in the hot water I used to cook the wontons (the heat was off at this point). It doesn't take long to cook the baby bok choy---2 to 3 minutes should be enough.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 420Total Fat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 8.6mgSodium: 1859mgCarbohydrates: 57.3gFiber: 4.2gSugar: 6.2gProtein: 17g

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  1. Alexandra Caspero says

    March 14, 2018 at 11:53 am

    THIS WAS AMAZING. I’ve been wanting to make homemade wontons forever and this is my new favorite recipe. Can’t wait to make this one over and over again!

    I froze some of the leftovers- can I cook them straight from frozen?

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      March 14, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      Ahhh! Thank you for trying this, Alex! Yes, you can cook straight from frozen! I should add a note about the cooking. You may need to cook them for a few minutes longer, but that’s it. <3

      Reply
    • Dai says

      April 3, 2020 at 11:29 pm

      Do you have a Youtube channel, I’m a visual learner and cooking videos are.asmr to me.

      Reply
      • Lisa Lin says

        April 4, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Hi, Dai! I am working on converting more of these recipes to video!!

        Reply
  2. NG says

    March 14, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I have been grilling tofu for awhile but like the simplicity of your recipe.
    I wish I could print your recipes from my phone but your website is blocking me

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      March 14, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      Hm, I’m on an android, and when I scroll down to the recipe card and hit the “print” button, it brings up the page with a printable version of my recipe. Did that not work for you?

      Reply
  3. Danielle says

    April 6, 2018 at 6:26 am

    This was absolutely delicious! I grilled some baby bok choy halves and added one to each bowl, and the whole thing was a real hit. 5 stars!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      April 6, 2018 at 8:00 am

      Thank you so much for trying the recipe, Danielle! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Sophie says

    April 14, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    Hi, if I can’t source yellow curry powder .. would yellow curry paste work the same ? Thanks !

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      April 14, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      Absolutely! For this recipe, I would use 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of the curry paste. I find curry pastes to be more gingery than curry powder, which I would enjoy.

      Reply
  5. Traci says

    April 18, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Oh my word…when I think of Asian comfort food…THIS!!! I’m pinning this to a bunch of boards, and cannot wait to make it. Nice job…thanks for the recipe inspiration 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      April 23, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Thanks, Traci!

      Reply
  6. Meghan says

    April 22, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    Made this recipe tonight! It was so delicious!! My husband loves won ton soup he loved this vegan version!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      April 23, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Thanks for trying this, Meghan! So glad you and your husband enjoyed this!

      Reply
  7. Jodi says

    May 22, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Can’t wait to try this recipe. The picture shows what appear to be additional spices and vegetables floating in the broth? Could you post what they are?

    Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      May 22, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      Hi, Jodi. The photo shows bok choy, and the instructions for cooking that is in the notes of the recipe. I also added chili oil, sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish, which is listed in the ingredients.

      Reply
  8. Sara Menton says

    July 12, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    What are those fried tofu looking things in the second picture! I want to add those

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      July 16, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      They are fried tofu puffs! They’re usually available in Chinese/Asian supermarkets.

      Reply
      • Sara Menton says

        July 17, 2018 at 10:13 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
  9. Venetia says

    August 4, 2018 at 4:49 am

    Made a big batch of these wontons this afternoon following your recipe. Simple yet flavoursome. I added a drizzle of sesame oil to the filling and a generous pinch of pepper. I saved your recipe for next time. Can’t wait to try them in your broth recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      August 6, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Venetia, thank you so much for making it! Hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  10. Andie says

    August 16, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    So I just tried this recipe (but with ground pork, still delicious!) but I could only fit about 1.5 teaspoons NOT tablespoons of filling. Is this a typo or was something wrong with the wrappers I got? They were Banyon Foods brand. They seemed to tear really easy and when I boiled them they became translucent and fragile and often my wontons broke apart in the water, I did have a very roiling boil going. Any thoughts on what went wrong?

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      August 28, 2018 at 7:11 am

      Hi Andie, sorry the dumplings are causing you a headache! I made these dumplings again, and I think I put somewhere between 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of filling (I will change the recipe). About the tearing in your dumpling wrappers–that could be the result of using thin wrappers. The ones I used were thicker (medium thickness). There’s nothing wrong with using thin wrappers, but they usually cook in just 3 or 3 1/2 minutes. The longer you leave the wontons in the boiling water, the more likely the dumplings will burst. Also, when you are sealing the dumplings, make sure to get the air pockets out. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!

      Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      August 28, 2018 at 7:46 am

      I have one more note on this. When using thinner wrappers with a meat filling, I’d err on the side of using less filling (i.e. 1.5 teaspoons is great). Because the wrappers can’t withstand too much heat, you’ll need to pull them out quicker, but you also want to make sure that the meat is fully cooked. Does that make sense?

      Reply
  11. Andie says

    August 29, 2018 at 7:28 am

    Ah, those adjustments helped a lot, thank you! Also, and I feel bad about this, in all my earlier complaining I forgot to say just how DELICIOUS the curry broth is!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      August 29, 2018 at 6:59 pm

      No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Erin says

    November 12, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    This was incredible! I couldn’t stop eating it! I made my family a standard American dinner of meatloaf, Mac and cheese, and broccoli per their request. I do not eat that kind of food. So, I thought I will attempt this simple recipe I saw on Pinterest earlier today. Well, I was blown away by the broth 3 minutes into simmering and it only got better! My children kept coming into the kitchen looking into the pot saying what’s that delicious smell? Or they would claim a stop close to stove and say I’m staying in the delicious aroma. Once I was done making the dumplings and serving myself a bol while their food finished up in the oven, I was suddenly swarmed by three boys asking for a bite. Sure enough they soon had their own bowls lined up next to mine. The meatloaf dinner went in Tupperware for another night minus my husband’s plate of food for the night. Needless to say the recipe was enjoyed by many of the individuals in my home.

    Side note I added veggies to bulk up the meal and add some nutritional elements (spinach, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms). Also, I added some mushrooms and seasonings to the inside of my dumplings just to customize to my tastebuds. The broth is a for sure keeper and I will always have the ingredients on hand.

    Thank you so much for sharing with us!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      November 12, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Erin, thank you so much for trying out the recipe!! I am so, so glad that you and your family enjoyed it!! See if your children want to make the dumplings with you next time (even if they make one)! Thanks again–this note made my evening!

      Reply
  13. Lindsey says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    This recipe was delicious! I love the broth so much that it has now become a staple that I frequently make and add different vegetables and other ingredients to. I’ve recently started tracking my food intake to help with fitness goals, so I’ve been trying to figure out the nutritional information of this broth on it’s own. Do you know what it is?

    Reply
  14. Kate says

    February 25, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    I saw this on your Instagram and decided to try! This was amazing, the broth was sooo delicious! I boiled the dumplings too harshly, going to try again more gently. Thanks for the vegetarian recipe, I can’t wait for more!

    Reply
  15. Amy Hayson says

    September 1, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    How do you make fried tofu puffs! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Elaine says

    September 7, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Wow taking Wonton to the next level ????????????????Love the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      September 10, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Hanneke says

    September 8, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    Wow, thank you so much for creating and sharing this recipe, Lisa. It’s magical! I absolutely love the broth, and I’m so pleased that you made a vegan wonton. I’ll be checking out your other recipes for sure.

    I used a cup of TVP flakes (added 3/4 cup of boiling water to rehydrate it) instead of the tofu, because they had it at my local plastic-free shop and I wanted to try it out.

    There’s room for improvement on my wontons (your anti-explosion tips will help, and I think I didn’t cook the carrots and cabbage long enough, so they were a little too firm), but not much. Husband approved and he’s quite the wonton critic.

    Reply
  18. Kiki says

    March 10, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    Can you recommend good frozen dumplings? I’m not in the business to be making wontons and rather just use pre-made ones.

    Reply
    • Lisa Lin says

      March 11, 2020 at 8:04 am

      Hi, Kiki! I don’t have any good recommendations for frozen dumplings because I never make them. However, I’d recommend looking up a Chinese restaurant that sells wontons and ask if they sell them frozen. They do sometimes!

      Reply
  19. Courtney says

    March 31, 2020 at 4:43 am

    Hi, this may sound silly but is the Hoyts curry powder you buy at Coles okay to use or is it a special type of yellow curry powder?

    Reply
  20. Alisha C Nguyen says

    May 20, 2020 at 5:43 am

    This soup is just outstanding! I added a roasted cornish hen, thinking my family needed some meat with the meal. This really was not necessary though, as the broth and wontons are so flavorful. I froze the wontons so we could boil them fresh as needed. Excellent.

    Reply

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