Description
This Din Tai Fung Spicy Wonton Sauce is a flavorful and aromatic dipping sauce perfect for wontons, dumplings, or noodles. Combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame and chili oils with fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions, it offers a balanced, spicy, and slightly tangy complement to your dishes. Optional additions like Sichuan peppercorns add a unique numbing heat, while hoisin sauce provides a touch of sweetness, making it a versatile sauce to enhance your Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
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Sauce Base
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili oil (or to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar
Aromatics
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Combine Sauce Base: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a balanced, flavorful base.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, finely grated ginger, and finely chopped green onions to the sauce base, blending all the fresh and pungent flavors evenly throughout.
- Optional Spices and Sweetness: If desired, add the toasted and ground Sichuan peppercorns for a spicy, numbing sensation, and hoisin sauce for a hint of sweetness. Mix thoroughly to incorporate these enhancements.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the sauce to rest for about 10 minutes. This resting period lets the flavors marry together, resulting in a richer and more cohesive taste.
- Serve: Use the sauce as a dip for wontons, dumplings, or drizzle over noodles. Garnish with extra chopped green onions or chili flakes for an added fresh and spicy kick.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your preferred spice level.
- To toast Sichuan peppercorns, dry roast them in a pan over medium heat until aromatic, then grind finely.
- Hoisin sauce is optional but adds a nice sweetness to balance the spiciness.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Stir the sauce well before serving if stored, as ingredients may separate.
