Sanxian Wontons
Tiny pork wontons served in broth with shredded egg, dried shrimp and seaweed.
How to eat it
The broth may be very hot when it arrives, so test a spoonful before eating the wontons quickly.
The story behind the dish
Thin wrappers let these tiny wontons cook quickly before they are placed in a seasoned broth. The three “delights” are traditionally shredded egg, dried shrimp and seaweed in the soup rather than three ingredients mixed into the pork filling. That detail distinguishes the Shanghai version from other regional wontons carrying the same name.
For reference
Every kitchen does it its own way. What follows is the typical version — ingredients, heat and price shift from city to city and from one restaurant to the next, so take it as a guide rather than a fixed recipe.
If you have an allergy or something you can't eat, check with the staff before you order.