Hong You Chao Shou (Sichuan Pork Wontons)

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is from a restaurant run by Ma Yingjun of Chengdu, Sichuan, China."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 40 wontons

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground pork
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon mirin
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 inches ginger, peeled minced
• 40 (3 1/2 inch) square wonton wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten
• kosher salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup sichuan red chili oil, plus more for serving (hong you)
• 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar, plus more for serving

directions

1. Mix pork, cornstarch, sherry, soy, wine, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Working with 1 wrapper at a time, place 1/2 tbsp filling in center, brush edges with egg, and fold in half, forming a triangle. Overlap opposite corners, brushing with egg to seal together. Repeat with remaining wrappers and pork mixture; set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat; working in batches, cook wontons until firm and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain, and place in a bowl; season with salt and toss with red chile oil and vinegar. Serve additional red chile oil and vinegar on the side, if you like.