Prepare wonton filling: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the wonton filling. Mix well with a spatula in a circular motion until it forms a sticky paste.

Prepare a large tray or a plate. Spray a thin layer of oil or sprinkle some flour onto it to prevent sticking.

Wrap the wontons: Work on the wontons one at a time. Make a loose fist with one hand and place a wonton wrapper over your thumb and index finger. Place about a teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper. Slowly close your thumb and index finger to gather the wrapper while using a small spoon to push down the filling, until the wrapper comes together. Pinch the wrapper right above the filling so it seals tightly. (See the blog post above for the detailed wrapping steps in the pictures). Place the wrapped wontons onto the prepared tray, a finger’s width apart. (Now you can store the wontons if not used immediately. See footnote 2 for storage tips)

Make sure to use a wet paper towel or clean wet kitchen towel to cover the wonton wrappers and the wrapped wontons, to prevent them from drying out.

Prepare a big pot for cooking the wontons and noodles. Add about 1 gallon (4 liters) of water and bring it to a boil.

Add homemade chicken stock, salt, ginger and green onion (white part) to another medium-sized pot. Heat over medium heat until simmering. Then cover and turn to lowest heat to keep warm while cooking the wontons and noodles. Taste the soup. It should be slightly salty. You can always adjust the seasoning by adding more salt later.

Prepare 4 large bowls. Add noodles into the large pot with the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions. Once done, divide noodles into 4 equal portions and transfer into each serving bowl.

Cook the wontons in two batches if you plan to use them all. When the big pot of water comes to a boil again, add half of the wontons into the large pot. Stir gently with a spatula constantly to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Cook until the wontons are floating on top, then continue cooking for another minute. Transfer the wontons into each of the serving bowls.

Pour 2 cups of hot chicken soup into each serving bowl.

(Optional) Blanch the greens in the large pot. Transfer onto the wonton bowls to garnish. Garnish with a spoonful of fried shallot and a pinch of green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!