Easy Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil
These Sichuan Spicy Wontons are absolutely addicting! The homemade spicy sauce is the perfect addition for fresh or frozen wontons.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen wontons
For the wonton sauce (spicy chili sauce):
- 1/2 teaspoon Korean chili flakes or red pepper flakes
- 1 green onion, sliced, white parts (save the green parts for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 6 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
For garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced (green parts only)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of boiling water to cook the wontons.
- Boil wontons for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander. Set aside.
- Next, make the chili oil sauce.
- In a large heat-safe bowl, add the chili flakes, the white part of the green onions, minced garlic cloves and ginger. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add the avocado oil. Heat over medium heat until it begins to gently bubble.
- Pour the hot oil over the seasonings in the heat-safe bowl. Stir with a wire whisk.
- Next, add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. The oil should still be warm. Stir until all sugar has dissolved.
- Add the boiled wontons to the bowl. Toss until the wontons are coated in the chile oil.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or dish.
- Garnish with green part of the green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can pre-make the chili oil before and allow it to sit at room temperature. It only gets better with time!
Serving: 1, Calories: 425kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 1263mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g
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