Schizuan Wontons Recipe

Wontons are a type of Chinese dumpling usually found in Chinese cuisines. The Western Han Dynasty's Yang Xiong mentioned “bing Wei Zhi tun”, which means wontons are a form of bread. Schizuan wontons are traditionally known as suanla chaoshou. The difference between a dumpling and a wonton is that a dumpling is formed of dough and has either ingredients or a filling, but a wonton is a traditional Chinese dumpling with meat (chicken wonton) or seafood (shrimp wonton) and vegetables. Schizuan spicy wontons are prepared with sweet soy sauce, raw garlic, roasted red chile, and a dash of vinegar to keep things balanced. The flavours of raw garlic and chilli oil bind well with the filling that gives it a fiery taste. Schizuan-style wontons are simple to make and come with an incredibly aromatic sauce mixed with vinegar, garlic, and roasted chilli oil. The sauce makes the pork filling juicy, tender, sweet and sour which gives a smoky flavour to every bite.