Wonton is a popular dish that originated in China and dates back to the Qing Dynasty in 1644. It consists of wontons, which are small dumplings made from wheat flour and filled with various ingredients such as ground pork or shrimp. The wontons are then served in a spicy chili sauce, giving the dish its signature flavor.

Spicy wonton is a super delicious comfort dish. Its history in chili sauce can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty when it was considered a royal delicacy. Over time, it became more widely available and is now enjoyed by people worldwide.

Wonton in Chili Sauce

This recipe makes 100 wontons! The serving size is for about 12 people with 455 calories each.

Sure, 2 hours of prep sounds like a lot, but once you’re done, just store them in the freezer. You can cook them up in a flash whenever you want in just 5 minutes!

Ingredients

Wonton Filling

• 1.5 pounds of ground pork
• 12 oz shrimp
• 3 stalks scallion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn
• ginger

Spicy Sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese dark vinegar
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1~4 tbsp chili oil 1~4 tbsp depends on the spiciness level
• Sugar

Instructions 

To make wonton in chili sauce, here are some easy steps to follow and tease your tastebuds

Juicy Pork & Shrimp Wonton Filling

Step 1

Just chop off the white part of the scallion and put it in a container with a few ginger slices and 1 tbsp of Sichuan peppercorn. Pour in 1 cup of boiling hot water and let it soak for about 5 minutes. This spiced water will be used to marinate the pork filling.

Step 2

Chop 12oz of shrimp into small pieces. Just a heads up, ensure the shrimp is fully deveined; otherwise, it might taste poorly.

Step 3

Add 1.5 pounds of ground pork and some chopped shrimp in a bowl. For flavor, sprinkle in 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of white pepper, 1 tsp of Chinese five spices, 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, and 1 tbsp of sesame oil. And remember to crack 1 egg into the mix!

Step 4

Drain out the spiced water and pour ⅓ cup into the pork mix. Stir it until the pork soaks it all in, then add more. (You can do this thrice, adding ⅓ cup each time.) Once you’ve added all the water, give it a good mix.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling and mix well. Then sprinkle some chopped scallions and pour hot oil over them. Mix until the scallions’ oil is fully absorbed.

Wrapping Wontons

Step 6

Put a teaspoon of filling right in the middle of the wrapper.

Step 7

Just dip your finger in water and wet the sides of the square. The water acts like glue, making the sides stick together.

Step 8

Fold it in half, then wet one of the bottom corners, twist it, and stick it together with another corner.

Cooking Wontons

Step 9

To cook wontons, boil some water in a pot and toss in the wontons. Give it a gentle stir and make sure they don’t stick to the bottom.

• When the water starts boiling again, add a cup of cold water. This way, the wonton can keep cooking without the skin breaking from the high heat.

• Do this whole thing twice. Once all the wontons float, turn off the heat and drain the water.

Step 10

In a bowl, add 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp of Chinese dark vinegar, a sprinkle of sugar, 1 tsp of white pepper, and a few tbsp of chili oil – as much as you like for that extra spice. You can go for around 4 tbsp, which gives it a nice spicy punch.

Step 11

Just pop the wontons in the sauce bowl, mix them up nicely, sprinkle some scallions on top, and it’s time to eat and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Calories…………………………………………………………………Approximately 455 kcal

Total Fat…………………………………………………………………Approximately 23 grams

Saturated Fat……………………………………………………………Approximately 6 grams

Cholesterol…………………………………………………………Approximately 130 milligrams

Sodium……………………………………………………………Approximately 900 milligrams

Total Carbohydrates………………………………………………Approximately 33 grams

Dietary Fiber………………………………………………………… Approximately 2 grams

Sugars…………………………………………………………………Approximately 1 gram

Protein…………………………………………………………………Approximately 28 grams

Additional Info About Recipe

Serving Size: This recipe serves about twelve people, giving a good amount for a get-together or event.

Prep Time: Expect to spend around 2 hours prepping the ingredients and putting together the wontons, ensuring they’re filled and wrapped just right.

Cook Time: Cooking the wontons should only take about 5 minutes, making it a quick and easy meal prep once you’ve assembled them and stored in the freezer.

Course: Considered a main dish, this recipe gives a tasty culinary experience perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a comforting and flavorful choice for any meal.

Cuisine: This dish takes cues from Chinese culinary traditions, especially the spicy delights of Sichuan cuisine. It highlights Chinese food’s rich heritage and complex flavors. It gives you a delicious taste of authentic Chinese comfort food.

Spice Up Your Moment With All The Flavors You Desire

This Wonton in Chili Sauce recipe takes you on a tasty trip through Chinese culinary history. Spicy wontons were once a fancy dish for royalty but are now a global favorite comfort food. 

Whether cozying up on a chilly night or hanging out with pals, these wontons will wow you with their delicious flavors and convenience.

You can easily learn this recipe if you have a MOMENT when you are not in the mood to cook. It had so much flavor, and “What’s Not”? You can save it for that moment. It was filling, comforting, and pretty healthy!