Montreal Chinese Cuisine

Montreal is home to a large population of Chinese immigrants, and as a result, there are some amazing Chinese restaurants to be found here.
From wonton soup to Peking duck, Montreal has something to offer everyone when it comes to Chinese food.
So if you're looking for a change of pace from your usual dining routine, be sure to check out some of Montreal's best Chinese restaurants!

If you're looking for a delicious and hearty soup to warm you up this winter, look no further than wonton soup. This classic Chinese dish is made with pork or shrimp dumplings called wontons, and it's usually served with a clear broth and some vegetables. Wonton soup can be found at most Chinese restaurants in Montreal, and it's a great way to try some of the region's best cuisine.

If you're feeling adventurous, why not try making your own wonton soup at home? Here's a recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 1 litre chicken stock
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
• 8-10 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 200 grams wonton wrappers (or 4-5 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the filling:
• 100 grams ground pork or shrimp
• 1/4 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/4 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 green onion, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and shiitake mushrooms. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the stock and discard the solids. Return the stock to the pot. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil and wonton wrappers. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the wrappers are soft. Season with salt if needed.

2. To make the filling, mix together the ground pork or shrimp, onion, garlic, ginger and green onion in a bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. To assemble the wontons, place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water then fold over to form a triangle shape. Press down on the edges to seal well. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.

4. Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the wontons. Cook for 3-5 minutes until they float to the top then remove from heat.

Serve immediately with some chopped scallions.

About Reza Tehrani

Reza Tehrani Cohen is a businessman with many successful businesses in both the United States and Canada. Recently, he visited several Chinese restaurants in Montreal and was blown away by the food. He loved the flavors and the variety of dishes on offer, and he plans to visit more Chinese restaurants in the city in the future. In his opinion, Montreal has some of the best Chinese food in North America, and he recommends that everyone try it out.