Description
Inspired by the iconic Din Tai Fung, these spicy wontons are served in a bold and savory chili oil sauce infused with garlic, soy, and Sichuan spice. A perfect appetizer or light main dish that’s sure to delight spice lovers.
Ingredients
- Wontons:
- 10–12 chicken wontons
- 1 tablespoon green onion, sliced and roughly chopped (for garnish)
- Extra chili oil, for drizzling (optional)
- Chili Oil Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves, very finely minced
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chicken stock powder (or regular stock powder)
- 2 tablespoons Chinese chili oil (adjust to taste, sub with sesame oil if needed)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce (or all-purpose soy)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Make the Chili Oil Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine garlic, sugar, chili flakes, Sichuan pepper powder, five spice, and chicken stock powder.
- Heat the chili oil and vegetable oil in a small pan until hot, then pour over the spice mix (it will sizzle).
- Whisk in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot water. Set aside (separation of oil is normal).
- Cook the Wontons: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add wontons and cook until they float—about 4 minutes fresh or 6–8 minutes frozen.
- Assemble: Transfer cooked wontons to a serving dish using a slotted spoon. Pour over the sauce, drizzle with extra chili oil if desired, and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil to suit your spice preference.
- Store leftover sauce separately and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Frozen wontons work well for a quick and easy meal.
- For vegetarian version, use veggie wontons and omit chicken stock powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wonton
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
