Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil

Name: Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 12 oz ground pork; 40 square wonton wrappers; 2 tsp soy sauce (for filling); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for filling); 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 4 scallions (for filling), finely chopped; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp chili oil (or chili crisp); 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce); 4 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar); 4 garlic cloves (for sauce), minced; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (for sauce); 2 scallions (for garnish), thinly sliced

Tender pork wontons are boiled until silky then draped in a bold sauce of chili oil, black vinegar, soy, and garlic - a Sichuan street-food favorite that comes together in under an hour.

50 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

ChineseAppetizerStovetopStandardLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

12 oz ground pork
40 square wonton wrappers
2 tsp soy sauce (for filling)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for filling)
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
4 scallions (for filling), finely chopped
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp chili oil (or chili crisp)
2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
4 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
4 garlic cloves (for sauce), minced
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil (for sauce)
2 scallions (for garnish), thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Make the filling: In a bowl, combine 12 oz ground pork, 2 tsp soy sauce (for filling), 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (for filling), 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, 4 finely chopped scallions (for filling), and 1/2 tsp white pepper. Mix vigorously in one direction until sticky.
2

Fold the wontons: Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of a square wonton wrappers wrapper. Dip your finger in water and wet the edges. Fold into a triangle and press to seal. Bring the two bottom corners together, overlapping slightly, and press to join. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3

Make the sauce: Whisk together 2 tbsp chili oil (or chili crisp), 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce), 4 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar), 4 minced garlic cloves (for sauce), 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil (for sauce) in a large bowl.
4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add wontons in batches and cook until they float and the wrappers are translucent, 3-4 minutes. The pork filling should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove with a slotted spoon.
5

Transfer cooked wontons to the bowl of sauce. Toss gently to coat. Divide among bowls, spoon over any remaining sauce, and top with 2 thinly sliced scallions (for garnish). Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 40 square wonton wrappers, 2 tsp soy sauce (for filling), 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce) has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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