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This recipe for Spicy Dry-Mixed Wontons brings together the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine in a simple yet satisfying dish. The wontons are tossed in a special spicy sauce made with light soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, oyster sauce, and chili oil, creating a rich and aromatic blend. Topped with minced garlic, white sesame seeds, and chopped green onion, the dish is a perfect balance of heat, tang, and umami. The...
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Step 1
Mince two cloves of garlic to make the signature sauce: add 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn oil, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp chicken powder.
Pour light soy sauce and black vinegar into a bowl.
Step 2
Add 1 full tbsp chili oil, minced garlic and toasted sesame seeds into the bowl.
Add sesame oil, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and oyster sauce.
Step 3
Put 1 tbsp chili flakes, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds and 1 tbsp minced garlic into a bowl.
Put in salt, chicken bouillon, and chili oil.
Step 4
Heat rapeseed oil to 80% hot in a pan, pour it into the bowl in three batches, then add a few drops of sesame oil.
Top with minced garlic, white sesame seeds, and chopped green onion.
Step 5
Add 2 tbsp black vinegar while the oil is hot to fully release the vinegar aroma.
Step 6
Pour in 2 tbsp light soy sauce.
Step 7
Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce and stir well to make spicy red oil sauce.
Step 8
Place cooked wontons in a bowl, pour over the red oil sauce and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Step 9
Toss everything thoroughly and serve.
It tastes sour, spicy and fragrant, absolutely mouth-watering.
Tips
Rapeseed oil is recommended for making red chili oil, which brings better color and richer aroma.
Cook wontons in boiling water until fully done, drain well.
Toss the wontons evenly with the special spicy sauce.
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Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your spice tolerance.
For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before adding them to the dish.
Can I use frozen wontons?
Yes, frozen wontons can be used. Cook them according to the package instructions before tossing with the sauce.
What can I substitute for Sichuan peppercorn oil?
You can use regular chili oil or a mix of sesame oil and ground Sichuan peppercorns as a substitute.
How do I make the wontons from scratch?
You can make wontons by wrapping a filling of minced pork, shrimp, and seasonings in wonton wrappers. Seal the edges with water and boil until cooked.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes, the sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Is this dish vegetarian?
No, the recipe includes oyster sauce and chicken bouillon. You can make it vegetarian by substituting with mushroom sauce and vegetable bouillon.
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