Spicy Wontons are a delightful dish that will take your taste buds on a flavorful adventure! Inspired by Din Tai Fung, a popular restaurant known for its exquisite dumplings, this recipe brings a little piece of that culinary magic right to your kitchen. With a perfect blend of spices and a hint of heat, these wontons make for a great appetizer or snack.
Why Make This Recipe
Making Spicy Wontons at home is not only fun but also rewarding! You get to enjoy these delicious, spicy treats without having to leave your house. The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing. Plus, you can adjust the spiciness to suit your taste. Whether you are cooking for a family gathering or a cozy night in, these wontons are sure to impress!
How to Make Spicy Wontons
Ingredients:
- 10 – 12 wontons
- 1 tbsp green onion (sliced then roughly chopped, for garnish)
- Extra chilli oil (for drizzling)
- 2 garlic cloves (very finely minced)
- 1 tsp caster/superfine sugar (sub regular sugar)
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes (optional, for spicy food lovers)
- 1/4 tsp sichuan pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 tsp Chinese chicken stock powder (or regular stock powder)
- 2 tbsp Chinese chilli oil (adjust for spiciness, sub with sesame oil)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (sub canola, peanut, or other natural oil)
- 2 1/2 tsp light soy sauce (or all-purpose soy)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (sub other clean vinegar)
- 2 1/2 tbsp hot water (just tap is fine)
Directions:
Chilli Oil Sauce for Wontons:
- In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, caster sugar, red chilli flakes, sichuan pepper powder, Chinese five spice powder, chicken stock powder, Chinese chilli oil, vegetable oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot water.
- Stir until everything is well combined and the sugar dissolves.
Serving:
- Boil, steam, or fry your wontons according to your preference.
- Once cooked, drizzle the chilli oil sauce over the wontons and garnish with freshly chopped green onion.
- Enjoy the spicy goodness!
How to Serve Spicy Wontons
Spicy Wontons are best served warm, drizzled with the flavorful chilli oil sauce. You can add a side of soy sauce for extra dipping if you like! These wontons make a great starter at a dinner party or can be served as a casual snack while watching a movie.
How to Store Spicy Wontons
If you have leftovers, Spicy Wontons can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply steam or pan-fry them briefly until they are heated through. The sauce can be stored separately for maximum freshness.
Tips to Make Spicy Wontons
- Make sure to seal the wontons properly to avoid any filling leaking during cooking.
- Adjust the amount of chilli oil to control the heat level. Start with less and add more if you love spice!
- Prepare the sauce ahead of time to let the flavors meld together even more.
Variation
You can customize the filling of the wontons to your liking! Try adding minced shrimp, pork, or vegetables for a different taste. Alternatively, use alternative sauces like sesame oil or hoisin sauce for different flavor profiles.
FAQs
1. Can I make the wontons ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the wontons and freeze them before cooking. Just steam or boil them straight from the freezer; you may need to add a couple more minutes to the cooking time.
2. What if I don’t have Chinese chilli oil?
You can substitute it with sesame oil, but keep in mind that you may want to add some extra chili flakes to maintain that spicy flavor.
3. Can I use store-bought wonton wrappers?
Absolutely! Using store-bought wrappers is a great time-saver and will still give you delicious results. Just fill, fold, and cook!
Enjoy making your Spicy Wontons and sharing them with family and friends!
Spicy Wontons
Ingredients
Wonton Preparation
- 10-12 pieces wontons
- 1 tbsp green onion (sliced then roughly chopped, for garnish)
- Extra chilli oil (for drizzling)
Chilli Oil Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic (very finely minced)
- 1 tsp caster/superfine sugar (sub regular sugar)
- ½ tsp red chilli flakes (optional, for spicy food lovers)
- ¼ tsp sichuan pepper powder
- ¼ tsp Chinese five spice powder
- ½ tsp Chinese chicken stock powder (or regular stock powder)
- 2 tbsp Chinese chilli oil (adjust for spiciness, sub with sesame oil)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (sub canola, peanut, or other natural oil)
- 2 ½ tsp light soy sauce (or all-purpose soy)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (sub other clean vinegar)
- 2 ½ tbsp hot water (just tap is fine)
Instructions
Chilli Oil Sauce for Wontons
- In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, caster sugar, red chilli flakes, sichuan pepper powder, Chinese five spice powder, chicken stock powder, Chinese chilli oil, vegetable oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot water.
- Stir until everything is well combined and the sugar dissolves.
Cooking the Wontons
- Boil, steam, or fry your wontons according to your preference.
- Once cooked, drizzle the chilli oil sauce over the wontons and garnish with freshly chopped green onion.
- Enjoy the spicy goodness!
