Description
Authentic Sichuan-style chicken wontons served in a bold, numbing, and aromatic chilli oil sauce.
Ingredients
500 grams ground chicken
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 scallions, finely chopped
40 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons chilli flakes
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon black vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped scallions. Mix well until the filling is tacky.
Step 2: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and add one teaspoon of filling to the center.
Step 3: Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it into a triangle or a traditional nurse’s cap shape, sealing tightly.
Step 4: Place the chilli flakes and Sichuan peppercorns in a heat-proof bowl.
Step 5: Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan until smoking slightly, then pour it over the spices to create the chilli oil.
Step 6: Once the oil has cooled slightly, stir in the black vinegar and sugar.
Step 7: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the wontons in batches for 3-5 minutes until they float.
Step 8: Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and place them into serving bowls.
Step 9: Drizzle the prepared spicy oil sauce over the wontons and garnish with extra scallions if desired.
Step 10: Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough to sizzle but not burn the chilli flakes. You can add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the sauce for a creamier, Dan Dan style flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg