Oh… my… goodness. This Jackfruit Sichuan Wonton Soup is simply bursting with flavor and amazing faux meat texture. This hot and spicy soup delivers and then some!
Jackfruit = Amazing Plant-based Faux Meat
If you have followed our blog for any time at all, you probably already know that we L.O.V.E. jackfruit! It’s just so versatile and it provides a meaty texture to countless dishes while soaking up sauces or seasoning spectacularly. It is one of those ingredients that will have meat eaters smacking their lips right along with you.
The easiest method for preparing jackfruit is buying the canned young jackfruit in brine. Trader Joes carries jackfruit but THIS is another brand that we like. It will be in triangle shaped wedges that can easily be pulled apart with a fork or your fingers. Once you have your jackfruit shredded, it is then sautéed with green onion, garlic, and chopped cilantro. You plant-based “meat” filling is then ready to be wrapped!
Easy Wontons at Home
I know the idea of making wontons sound like A LOT of work. But you truly will be surprised at how quickly and easily these little bite-sized flavor pockets can come together at home. The key is to buy the pre-made wrappers that you can find in most grocery stores in the refrigerated section. We like the brand Nasoya. In the past, they weren’t always plant-based but now they do make a vegan variety that doesn’t include eggs.
Once you have your wrappers, the zesty jackfruit filling quickly comes together. We recommend getting the family involved in making the wontons. The more people involved, the faster they are done! Plus, they are fun to make.
We opted to use a folding method that looks like an envelope, but if you want to try other styles, you can also search for videos on YouTube. There are many great video tutorials available and it’s fun to try different folds. Kids will love it but so will adults!
Some Like It Hot!
This Jackfruit Sichuan Wonton Soup is not for the faint of heart. It’s spicy. But there is some discretion on how much of the chili oil mixture to add. The best way is to serve the soup and let each person add their own chili oil. Heavy-handed on the spice or not added at all, this wonton soup is sure to please!
Other Spicy Recipes to Please Your Palate
- Air Fryer Chili Garlic Tofu
- Spicy Tofu Laksa
- Sambal Tempeh Japchae (Korean glass noodle stir fry)
- Gochujang Sriracha Baked Mac & Cheese
- Spicy Instant Pot Jackfruit Chili
- Wontons
- 12-15 wontons wrappers (We used the brand Nasoya)
- 1 20 oz can young jackfruit in brine (shredded small)
- 3-4 green onions chopped
- ½ inch fresh ginger minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Sichuan pepper powder
- Chopped cilantro.
- 2 Tbsp broth
- Seasonings
- 4 Tbsp Chili Oil
- 2 Tbsp Mirin
- 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Liquid Aminos
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- ½ inch Fresh Ginger (Minced)
- Broth
- 3-4 cups Water or Veggie Broth
- Baby Bok Choy Stems Chopped
- 2 Green Onions Chopped
- Cilantro (Minced)
- Prepare the produce as directed.
- In a frying pan with a small amount of oil, sauté the jackfruit for 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 3 more minutes.
- Stir in the onion and cilantro and add 2 Tbsp broth. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the wonton. Place a small amount of filling into the center of a wrapper. Fold in half corner to corner, forming a triangle. Add a small amount of water to the edges to seal. Next fold the corners toward the center and seal them together with a little water to form an envelope shape. Repeat until filling or wrappers are done.
- Prepare the vegetables for the broth.
- Bring the broth to a simmer. Add the bok choy stems. Allow to cook for 1 minute. Add the wonton and cook until transparent. About 3 minutes. Add some green onion and cilantro.
- Spoon the soup and wontons into each bowl. Add as much red oil seasoning as you like. One or two spoonfuls will probably be enough for most people.
- Top with extra green onion and minced cilantro.
- Enjoy.
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I love oriental food and this recipe looks so appetizing I have to try it. The directions are easy to follow and pictures so professional