Wontons are incredibly versatile—you can enjoy them in a comforting soup or on their own as a tasty snack. When I make a large batch of wontons, I love switching it up by tossing them in a spicy chili oil sauce. The bold flavors, with that addictive, spicy, and numbing kick are delicious! My chili oil sauce is super easy and you can easily make it in under five minutes. Follow along for my chili oil wontons recipe!
Where did Chili Oil come from?
Chili oil originates from China and rose to prominence as a staple in Chinese households. It likely became popular with the rise of Sichuan cuisine, known for its bold, numbing spices. Today, chili oil is enjoyed in many different cultures around the world. It can be used in many food items like eggs, rice, and even ice cream.
What are wontons?
Wontons are a type of Chinese dumpling made with a thin wrapper and a savory filling, often containing ground meat, vegetables, and various seasonings like soy sauce and oyster sauce. They can be enjoyed steamed, in soups, with sauce, or fried. Additionally, they can be folded into different shapes and variations. In America, wontons may also have a crab and cream cheese filling.
Chili Oil Ingredients
3 tbsp chili oil
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tsp chicken powder
½ tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the chili oil, soy sauce, chicken powder, black vinegar, sugar, and garlic. Stir well until fully blended.
Add cooked wontons to the bowl and toss them in the sauce until evenly coated.
Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!
If you enjoyed this chili oil wonton recipe, you might also like this Chinese healthy mapo tofu recipe.
