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

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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.

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What is Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil?

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. This reference files it under Chinese appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil reach?

For Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil?

The entry for Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil calls for 4 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar). In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil uses 12 oz ground pork.

How many calories are in Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 13 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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