Wontons in Chilli Oil
A simple dish that features tender wontons served in a spicy, flavourful chili oil sauce, perfect for a homemade meal with a fiery kick
Ingredients
- 35 wonton wrappers defrost if frozen
- 200 g pork mince
- 165 g prawns deveined and sliced into small cubes
- 2 tbsp sliced spring onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp plain flour
CHILLI SAUCE (Sauceis enough for about 15 wontons)
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes or fresh sliced chillies
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped spring onion
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp stock seasoning or dashi powder / MSG
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- Additional chilli oil for drizzling if desired
Instructions
CHILLI SAUCE PREPARATION
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the sesame seeds,garlic, chilli flakes, and spring onion.
- Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, stock seasoning, and rice vinegar to the mixture. Stir well until thoroughly combined. (Feel free to taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.)
TO MAKE WONTONS
- In a large bowl, mix the pork mince, sliced prawns, spring onion, salt, white pepper, soy sauce, egg white, flour, and sesame oil together until smooth and sticky.
- To make the wontons: place a small portion of filling (about ½ to 1 tsp for larger wontons) onto the centre of each wrapper.Use your finger to dampen the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and seal. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently add the wontons, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook until the wontons float to the top. Add some cold water, and continue cooking until they float again.
- Transfer the wontons to a serving plate. Pour the chilli sauce over them, garnish with spring onion, and drizzle additional chilli oil if desired.
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