Indulge in a flavor explosion with our Crispy Tofu Wontons in Chili Oil! These delectable bites are packed with savory tofu and crispy wonton wrappers, tossed in a fiery chili oil for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect as an appetizer or main course.

Crispy Tofu Wontons in Spicy Chili Oil

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

For Wontons

1 tablespoon neutral oil, plus more for the water

2 dried shiitake mushrooms, softened in hot water and roughly chopped

1/2 cup roughly chopped carrots

2 cups roughly chopped cabbage

Salt and white pepper

3 ounces firm tofu

1/4 teaspoon mushroom or umami seasoning

Sesame oil

30 square wonton wrappers, thawed to room temperature

Sauce and garnishes

1/2 cup vegetable broth, heated

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons black vinegar

2 tablespoons chile oil with sediment

1 pinch white pepper

Chopped scallions or cilantro

1 splash toasted sesame oil

Toasted sesame seeds

Tofu Wontons in Chilli Oil Cooking Instructions

Instructions:

1. To make the filling, heat a large nonstick skillet and add the oil. Sauté the mushrooms and carrots for 1 minute.
2. Add the cabbage and cook for 1 minute or so until just tender. (You can increase the cooking time if you prefer softer cabbage.) Season with some salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a food processor and add the tofu. Pulse into smaller bits.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in salt, pepper, mushrooms seasoning (if using), and sesame oil to taste. Let it cool completely.
5. To assemble the wonton, place a wrapper on your palm or a flat surface. Add a teaspoon of filling in the middle. Bring the edge closest to you to meet the opposite edge, forming a rectangle. Use your fingers to seal, pushing out the air bubbles as much as possible. Now turn around the rectangle upside down, so the sealed edge is facing you, and bring both pointy corners to cross over in the middle, yielding a hat.
6. Repeat the above step with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling, until you run out of one or the other.
7. To cook the wontons, bring a pot of water to boil. Add a drizzle of neutral oil.
8. Carefully drop in the wontons and cook until they float, 1 to 2 minutes. Let the wontons stay afloat for a few more seconds.
9. While the wontons are cooking, combine the broth, soy sauce, vinegar, chile oil, and pepper in a large bowl. Adjust to taste.
10. Once the wontons are ready, use a strainer to transfer them to the bowl with sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro, a swirl of sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.