Chili Oil Dumplings (Spicy Sichuan-Style Wontons)
Tender dumplings tossed in a rich chili oil sauce with soy sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. The dumplings soak up the savory, spicy sauce, creating a bold, comforting dish that is simple to prepare but packed with flavor.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 20 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
- 6 cups water (for boiling)
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium-sized pot on the stove and fill with 6 cups of water.
- 2
Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a rolling boil.
- 3
Carefully place the 20 frozen dumplings into the boiling water.
- 4
Stir gently with a spoon to prevent the dumplings from sticking to the bottom.
- 5
Cook the dumplings for 5–6 minutes until they float to the top.
- 6
Remove the dumplings using a slotted spoon and place them into a bowl.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons chili oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar.
- 8
Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon sugar to the bowl.
- 9
Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is evenly mixed.
- 10
Pour the chili oil sauce over the cooked dumplings.
- 11
Gently toss the dumplings so each one is coated with the sauce.
- 12
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sesame seeds evenly over the dumplings.
- 13
Add finely chopped green onions across the top.
- 14
Arrange the dumplings neatly in a bowl and serve immediately while hot.
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