Spicy Wontons, Din Tai Fung-style
Spicy Wontons, Din Tai Fung-style
Ingredients
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken stock powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the Wontons
- 8 wontons, steaming hot, cooked according to package directions
- as needed scallions, sliced, for garnish
- as needed sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the minced garlic, caster sugar, Sichuan pepper powder, Chinese five spice powder, chicken stock powder, and chili flakes. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the vegetable oil and chili oil until shimmering hot. Be careful not to let it smoke.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Carefully pour the hot oil mixture over the spices in the bowl. It should sizzle vigorously, releasing the aromas. Stir immediately to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the light soy sauce and rice vinegar to the sauce mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the steaming hot, cooked wontons to the bowl with the spicy sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure each wonton is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the spicy wontons to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Wontons, Din Tai Fung-style
For the Spicy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken stock powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the Wontons
- 8 wontons, steaming hot, cooked according to package directions
- as needed scallions, sliced, for garnish
- as needed sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the minced garlic, caster sugar, Sichuan pepper powder, Chinese five spice powder, chicken stock powder, and chili flakes. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the vegetable oil and chili oil until shimmering hot. Be careful not to let it smoke.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Carefully pour the hot oil mixture over the spices in the bowl. It should sizzle vigorously, releasing the aromas. Stir immediately to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the light soy sauce and rice vinegar to the sauce mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the steaming hot, cooked wontons to the bowl with the spicy sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure each wonton is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the spicy wontons to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min