Chicken wontons in spicy chili sauce

 

Chicken wontons in spicy chili sauce is a flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of chicken-filled wontons with the bold, spicy flavors of a chili sauce. Here’s a recipe to guide you through the process:

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wontons:

• 250g ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 egg (optional, for binding)
• 20-25 wonton wrappers
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Spicy Chili Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons chili oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional for numbing spice)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and the optional egg. Mix well until everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Assemble the Wontons:

• Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of the chicken filling to the center of the wrapper.
• Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal.
• Bring the two outer corners together, pressing to seal and forming a small "hat" shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

3. Cook the Wontons:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add the wontons to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the surface and the chicken is cooked through.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the wontons from the water and set them aside.

4. Make the Spicy Chili Sauce:

• In a small saucepan, heat the chili oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and Sichuan peppercorns (if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for another minute, ensuring the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
• Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Serve:

• Place the cooked wontons in a serving bowl. Pour the spicy chili sauce over the wontons, ensuring they are well coated.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Tips:

• You can adjust the spiciness of the chili sauce by adding more or less chili oil.
• If you prefer a less spicy version, you can mix the chili sauce with a little bit of chicken broth.

Enjoy your homemade chicken wontons in spicy chili sauce!