Sichuan Pork Wontons

Sichuan Pork Wontons – Chao Shou

I’ve been told that ‘chao shou’ in Shicuan dialect means ‘folded arms’, this refers to square wonton wrapper folded into 2 points, one crossed over the other.
Any way you fold the wontons, this xiao chi (little dish) packs a lot of flavors. Savory pork filled dumpling are boiled, then mixed with spicy tangy sauce.
Serve as appetizer or snack in small portions, about 4-5 wontons per plate.

This Wonton recipe goes well with Baked Chinese 5-spice Chicken, Lemongrass Chicken or Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Thit Heo Nuong Xa).

Author: Saveur
Prep Time: 45
Cook Time: 7
Total Time: 52
Yield: 40 1x

Ingredients

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1 1⁄2 lb. ground pork
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. dry sherry
2 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tbsp. Chinese rice wine
4 cloves garlic, minced
40 (3 1⁄2″) square wonton wrappers
1 egg, beaten
1⁄2 cup hong you (Sichuan red chile oil or use store-bought), plus more for serving
2 tbsp. Chinkiang black vinegar, plus more for serving
1 (4″) piece of ginger, peeled and minced
Kosher salt, to taste

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Instructions

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.
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.

Notes

This xiao chi (little dish, or snack) hails from Chengdu, Sichuan.
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Nutrition

Serving Size: 10

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