Chili Oil Wontons in Soy-Vinegar Sauce
Serve store-bought wontons with a punchy chili oil, soy, and vinegar dipping sauce.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 16 wontons store-bought wonton wrappers (or frozen wontons)
- 1.5 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or Chinese black vinegar)
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated(optional)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated(optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)
- 1 tbsp green onion, thinly sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. If using frozen wontons, cook according to package directions; if using wrappers, fill and cook until tender (about 6–8 minutes for typical wontons).
- 2
While the wontons cook (about 10 minutes total prep), mix soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in chili oil, and optionally garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- 3
When the wontons float and are cooked through, drain and divide between 2 bowls.
- 4
Top with green onion and serve with the soy-vinegar chili oil dipping sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
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