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Spicy Wonton Dumplings are a Sichuan street food classic\u2014delicate, pork-filled wontons bathed in a fiery, numbing chili oil sauce. The filling is juicy and flavorful, the wrappers silky, and the sauce is an addictive blend of chili oil, black vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and Szechuan peppercorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For the Wonton Filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u00bd lb (225g) ground pork<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc lb (115g) raw shrimp, finely chopped (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons water or chicken broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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For the Wontons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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24-30 square wonton wrappers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Water, for sealing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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For the Spicy Chili Oil Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u00bc cup (60ml) chili oil (with sediment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons hot water (to thin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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For Garnish:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Green onions, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fresh cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sesame seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Make the Wonton Filling:<\/strong> In a bowl, combine ground pork, shrimp (if using), green onions, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Mix vigorously in one direction until sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2. Fill the Wontons:<\/strong> Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing to seal. Bring the two bottom corners together and press to seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. Make the Spicy Sauce:<\/strong> In a bowl, whisk together chili oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ground Szechuan peppercorns, sugar, and hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4. Cook the Wontons:<\/strong> Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the wontons in batches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they float and the filling is cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5. Toss and Serve:<\/strong> Place the cooked wontons in a bowl. Pour the spicy sauce over them and toss gently. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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These Spicy Wonton Dumplings are a Sichuan sensation\u2014numbing, spicy, and utterly addictive.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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