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Sichuan-Style Wontons

Description of the meal: Sichuan-Style Wontons are dumplings filled with a savory pork mixture and served in a spicy, flavorful sauce. This dish is known for its bold flavors and satisfying heat, typical of Sichuan cuisine.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dragon's Breath
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dragon's Breath
  • 1 tablespoon black vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Big Red One, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, Dragon's Breath, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
  3. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold in half to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
  4. Bring the two corners of the triangle together and press to seal, forming the wonton shape.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the wontons and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they float to the top.
  6. In a bowl, mix together chili oil, Dragon's Breath, black vinegar, sugar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns.
  7. Drain the cooked wontons and toss them in the spicy sauce.
  8. Serve the Sichuan-Style Wontons hot, garnished with chopped green onions and Big Red One on top!

Notes

  • Great recipe to make in LARGE portions to feed a party of people!