Din Tai Fung Spicy Wonton Recipe
Delight in this homemade Din Tai Fung Spicy Wonton Recipe featuring tender pork wontons in a flavorful, spicy sauce made with Lao Gan Ma, soy sauce, and fragrant garlic oil. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for spice lovers.
Servings
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lao Gan Ma chili crisp sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 5 tablespoons hot oil added at the final step
For the Wonton Filling
- 1 pound minced pork
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
For Assembly
- Wonton wrappers
- Small bowl of water for sealing wrappers
- Tray lined with parchment paper to hold prepared wontons
Instructions
Prepare the Wonton Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced pork, scallions, sesame oil, black pepper, white pepper, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, egg, and chopped garlic. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the filling develops a sticky consistency.
Assemble the Wontons
- Place a wonton wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Add approximately 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold into a triangle, and press firmly to seal. For a traditional wonton shape, bring the two corners of the triangle together and seal them with a dab of water. Place the finished wontons on the prepared tray to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, Lao Gan Ma chili crisp, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chopped garlic. Set aside.
Cook the Wontons
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently add the wontons to the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are fully cooked. Remove the wontons using a slotted spoon and transfer them to the bowl with the sauce.
Finish the Dish
- In a small saucepan, heat 5 tablespoons of oil until it reaches a high temperature and is just beginning to smoke. Carefully pour the hot oil over the sauce and wontons. Toss gently to ensure each wonton is evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
Serve
- Transfer the spicy wontons to a serving platter. Garnish with additional chopped scallions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make this Din Tai Fung Spicy Wonton Recipe gluten-free:
- Use gluten-free wonton wrappers (typically available at specialty stores or online).
- Substitute tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce in both the filling and sauce.
- Verify that the Lao Gan Ma chili crisp sauce you use is gluten-free, or prepare a homemade chili oil with gluten-free ingredients.
- Double-check that the cornstarch and rice vinegar are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.