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Spicy Wontons: Din Tai Fung Style

Savor tender spicy wontons tossed in a savory sauce featuring garlic and chili flakes for a delightful kick.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves, very finely minced
  • 1 tsp caster / superfine sugar
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes, OPTIONAL
  • 1/4 tsp sichuan pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese chicken stock powder
  • 2 tbsp Chinese chilli oil
  • 10-12 wontons
  • 1 tbsp green onion, sliced then roughly chopped, for garnish
  • Extra chilli oil, for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Put the garlic, sugar, chilli flakes, sichuan pepper, five spices and stock powder in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Heat the chilli oil and vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat until hot. Pour over garlic mixture.
  3. Whisk in soy sauce, rice vinegar and hot water. Set aside while you make wontons.
  4. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add wontons and cook until they float: 4 minutes for freshly made, 6 to 8 minutes from frozen.
  5. Transfer to serving dish using a slotted spoon. Pour over sauce, add an extra drizzle of chilli oil, sprinkle with green onion.
  6. Serve immediately!

Notes

- For optimal texture, do not overcrowd the pot when cooking the wontons; cook in batches if necessary.
- I've found that using a combination of Chinese chili oil and a neutral oil for heating brings out the best aroma without overwhelming the other spices.
- To store leftover sauce, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Ensure chicken or pork filling in homemade wontons reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) if using raw meat.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.