Pork Wontons with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Dipping Sauce Recipe

Pork Wontons with Sweet and Spicy Ginger Dipping Sauce

• Level: Intermediate
• Yield: 6 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 737, Total Fat 49 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 50 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 22 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 737 mg
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Active Time: 1 hr

Indulge your dumpling obsession with these irresistible Pork Wontonsmy playful "Slurping Dumps" that'll have you hooked! Master the joy of homemade dumplings and unlock bold umami flavors with a splash of fish sauce in the filling. Get ready to impress with crispy, juicy bites and a zesty dipping sauce that ignites your taste buds.

Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated using a rasp
• 1 Fresno chile, finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp

Egg Wash:

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Filling:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water

Wontons:

• 1 package wonton wrappers
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Water, as needed

1. To prepare the dipping sauce: Place vinegar, sugar, ginger, Fresno chile, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. For the egg wash: Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
3. For the filling: In a large bowl, mix pork, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, fish sauce, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, scallions, and water. Use your hands for the perfect sticky texture.
4. To assemble wontons: Lay wrappers on a clean surface. Add a scant tablespoon of filling to the center of each. Brush edges with egg wash, fold into a triangle, and press firmly to seal, pushing out air for flawless results.
5. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry wontons in batches until bottoms are deep golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add 2-3 tablespoons water, cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and water evaporates. Serve hot with dipping sauce for pure bliss!