Juicy Wontons in Mushroom Broth

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil of choice (we used sesame)

• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 5 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, plus more to taste
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock (preferably bone broth)
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• Chili crisp for serving (optional)

For the Dumplings

• 1 packet dumpling wrappers
• 500g pork mince
• 10g chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp chinese cooking wine
• 1/4 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper