Tofu and Chive Wontons in Chili Broth

Name: Tofu and Chive Wontons in Chili Broth
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 25 wontons wrappers (mine were 3” squares, SEE NOTES); 7 oz extra firm tofu (frozen overnight then thawed); 3.5 oz fresh garlic chives; Neutral oil (for cooking); 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce; 1/4 tsp Chinese five spice powder; 1/4 salt (or to taste); 1 tbsp corn starch; 1/2 cup wonton broth (water used to cook wontons or hot water); 1/2 tbsp soy sauce or more (to taste); 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (, adjust according to desired heat (homemade sauce recipe here)); 1 tsp doubanjiang (or more chili sauce); 1 tsp sugar (adjust according to desired taste); 1 tbsp rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar (adjust according to desired taste); 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 tsp sesame oil; More chili sauce; Chopped scallions (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:15min

Homemade Tofu and Chive Wontons filled with homegrown garlic chives from my garden! I used frozen tofu that creates this much meatier texture. I boiled my wontons but you can also steam or even deep fry yours. I served my wontons with an aromatic chili broth.

Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT