Description
Sichuan spicy dumplings dance with fiery Chengdu flavors, promising a culinary adventure through China’s bold cuisine. Delicate wrappers cradle spicy pork filling, inviting you to savor each electrifying bite of this traditional street food sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 dumplings/wontons
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (fermented bean paste)
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
Spice and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 tablespoon chili oil or chili garlic sauce
- 2–3 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Liquid and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons water or broth from dumplings (if boiling)
- Chopped fresh scallions
- Chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Whisk together sauce components in a mixing vessel, fine-tuning flavor profile with personal heat and sweetness preferences.
- Prepare bamboo steamer by lining with parchment paper, ensuring smooth surface for delicate dumpling placement.
- Position dumplings in steamer, maintaining gentle spacing between each piece to prevent sticking.
- Steam at medium-high heat for 12-15 minutes, ensuring wrapper becomes translucent and filling reaches perfect internal temperature.
- Alternatively, create rolling boil in deep pot with ample water for submerging dumplings completely.
- Drop frozen dumplings directly into vigorously bubbling water, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes until they gracefully float to surface.
- Carefully extract dumplings using slotted spoon, allowing excess water to drain naturally.
- Transfer dumplings to serving platter, drizzling prepared sauce generously across surface.
- Enhance presentation by scattering freshly chopped scallions and fragrant coriander leaves as vibrant garnish.
- Offer additional chili oil or sauce on side for diners wanting extra spicy kick.
Notes
- Customize the sauce’s heat level by gradually adding chili oil or ground Sichuan peppercorns to match your spice tolerance.
- Prevent dumplings from sticking during steaming by brushing the parchment paper with a light layer of oil or using a non-stick cooking spray.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag for convenient long-term storage and quick meal preparation.
- Create vegetarian alternatives by substituting meat filling with tofu, mushrooms, or mixed vegetables while maintaining the authentic Sichuan flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg