Spicy Wontons (Din Tai Fung Copycat)

Name: Spicy Wontons (Din Tai Fung Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 27 Wontons (I used 1 pack of frozen Wei-Chuan Pork & Shrimp Wontons; you can use homemade or any frozen wontons you prefer); 2 tbsp Green Onion (dark green top part only; sliced at an angle to serve); 2 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (use less based on spice preference ); 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice; 1/2 tsp Sichuan Pepper (I crushed Sichuan Peppercorns into powder); 1/2 tsp Salt; 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (I used avocado oil); 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 3 tbsp Chili Oil (adjust based on spice preference - can substitute with more vegetable oil or sesame oil); 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce (I used low-sodium soy sauce); 1 tbsp Black Vinegar (can also use rice wine vinegar)

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

These spicy wontons are inspired by Din Tai Fung! I love their spicy wontons, but don't live near one of their restaurants. If you're in the same situation, this copycat recipe will help satisfy the craving!

Updated at: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:59:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories51.4 kcal (3%)

Total Fat3.1 g (4%)

Carbs5 g (2%)

Sugars0.4 g (0%)

Protein0.9 g (2%)

Sodium139.3 mg (7%)

Fiber0.2 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

27 servings

27Wontons

I used 1 pack of frozen Wei-Chuan Pork & Shrimp Wontons, you can use homemade or any frozen wontons you prefer

2 TbspGreen Onion

dark green top part only, sliced at an angle to serve

2 tspsugar

1 tspRed Pepper Flakes

use less based on spice preference

½ tspchinese five spice

½ tspSichuan Pepper

I crushed Sichuan Peppercorns into powder

½ tspsalt

4cloves garlic

minced

2 TbspVegetable Oil

I used avocado oil

1 Tbspsesame oil

3 TbspChili Oil

adjust based on spice preference - can substitute with more vegetable oil or sesame oil

2 TbspLight Soy Sauce

I used low-sodium soy sauce

1 TbspBlack Vinegar

can also use rice wine vinegar

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the wontons in boiling water according to package instructions for frozen wontons or about 4 minutes for freshly made wontons. They will float when they are ready. Transfer to bowls using a slotted spoon.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add sugar, red pepper flakes, Chinese five spice, Sichuan pepper, salt, and minced garlic to a bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil, sesame oil, and chili oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat until hot. Pour over the garlic mixture. You will hear the garlic sizzle. Then stir in the light soy sauce and black vinegar.

Step 4

Evenly pour the sauce among bowls of wontons. Garnish with sliced green onions.

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