Spicy Wontons (Din Tai Fung Style)
Spicy wontons in a chili oil sauce just like the popular Din Tai Fung restaurants
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Servings: 2
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
- 12 wontons frozen or homemade (see notes for homemade recipe)
- 1 clove garlic grated
- ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to your spice level
- ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoon chili oil
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 green onion chopped
Instructions
- Start by cooking the wontons according to package instructions (if using frozen) or until they float and are fully cooked through. Drain and set aside.12 wontons
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the grated garlic, red pepper flakes, ground Sichuan peppercorns, Chinese five spice powder, sesame seeds, and sugar. Set aside.1 clove garlic, ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns, ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder, ½ tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- In a small pot, heat the chili oil (use more of the oil, less of the crisp) until it just starts to shimmer or bubbles form when you stick a wooden chopstick in (about 350°F / 175°C), then carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture. It should sizzle and become aromatic.3 tablespoon chili oil
- Add the soy sauce, black vinegar, warm water, and a pinch of salt into the mixture. Stir to combine into a spicy, savory sauce.2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoon black vinegar, 1 tablespoon warm water, Pinch of salt
- Toss the cooked wontons in the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.1 green onion
Notes
Homemade wontons recipe:
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Dash of white pepper
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 pack wonton wrappers, about 40 pieces
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, minced ginger, minced garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well using your hands or chopsticks until mixture is sticky and cohesive.
- Form a “C” shape with your hand then place one wonton wrapper over your fingers. Use a butter knife or small spoon to scoop about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of the wrapper. Push down gently in the middle as you fold all edges inward then pinch to seal it. This is one quick method to fold the wontons so it doesn’t have to look perfect! Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1574mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg