Description
Sizzling Chinese Dumplings dance with fiery garlic-chili oil, creating an irresistible flavor symphony. Crisp wrappers and tender filling invite you to savor authentic street-style comfort that transports taste buds straight to bustling Beijing markets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 wontons
- 2 garlic cloves
For Chili Oil and Seasonings:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (37.5 ml) light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Chinese chili oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) green onion, chopped
For Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Sichuan pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Chinese chicken stock powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) hot water
- Extra chili oil for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust flavor foundation by blending minced garlic, sugar, chili flakes, Sichuan pepper, five spice powder, and chicken stock powder in a heatproof bowl.
- Create an aromatic oil infusion by heating chili and vegetable oils until shimmering, then carefully pour the scorching liquid over the spice mixture, generating a sizzling reaction.
- Develop the sauce’s complexity by whisking in soy sauce, vinegar, and hot water until harmoniously combined, then set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare a large pot of water, bringing it to a rolling boil at 212°F, then gently introduce the wontons, cooking fresh varieties for approximately 4 minutes and frozen types for 6-8 minutes until they float and appear translucent.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked wontons using a slotted spoon into a serving dish, ensuring minimal water remains on the surface.
- Generously ladle the vibrant chili sauce over the wontons, creating a visually appealing and flavorful coating.
- Enhance the presentation by drizzling additional chili oil and sprinkling freshly chopped green onions across the top for a final burst of color and zesty flavor.
- Serve immediately while the wontons are steaming hot and the sauce remains intensely fragrant.
Notes
- Swap proteins in wontons easily by using ground chicken, shrimp, or tofu to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Lower spice levels by reducing chili flakes and Sichuan pepper for sensitive palates while maintaining robust flavor profile.
- Enhance sauce depth by toasting whole spices briefly before grinding, which releases more complex aromatics and intensifies overall taste.
- Create make-ahead convenience by preparing sauce base and wontons separately, storing them refrigerated, then quickly assembling when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg