Sichuan Spicy Wonton

Ingredients:

350g prawn paste

2 tbsp chopped scallion

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp soy sauce

2 tsp Shaoxing wine

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp sugar

2 tbsp peanut/canola oil

4 tbsp water

1/4 tsp ground white pepper

36 wonton wrappers

Sauce

3 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 tsp black vinegar

6 tbsp homemade chili oil

Salt ~ to taste

1 tsp homemade sesame paste (Recipe)

2 tsp sugar

2 cloves garlic ~ finely minced

Garnish

Chopped scallion

Directions/Instructions:

1. Combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand for 5 minutes, or use a food processor for 1 minute. 
2. Take a wrapper and place about a teaspoon of filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water or egg wash, then fold the wonton in half to form a rectangle. Bring the two outer corners together so they overlap slightly, add a dab of water or egg wash, and press to seal. Arrange the wontons on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Boil a pot of water for the wontons. While the water heats, prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl. Add more chili peppers instead of just the oil from the homemade chili oil for a spicier sauce.
4. Stir the boiling water and gently drop in the wontons, carefully not to overcrowd them. Keep stirring to prevent sticking. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle boil while cooking the wontons.
5. Once the cooked wontons float to the surface, use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer them to a serving bowl.
6. Stir in 1/4 cup of boiling water into the sauce mixture, then pour the sauce over the wontons. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve!