Perfect for that quick, tasty appetizer or main dish.
Sichuan Spicy Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients:
12 homemade or store-bought dumplings/wontons
For the sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp water or broth from dumplings (if boiling)
1 tbsp doubanjiang (fermented bean paste)
1/2 tbsp chili oil or chili garlic sauce
2-3 tsp sugar, adjust to desired sweetness
2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp minced garlic
Chopped fresh scallions and coriander for garnish
Directions:
Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting sweetness and spice as desired.
For steaming, line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper and steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes.
For boiling, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the dumplings directly from frozen for 3-4 minutes until they float. Save some of the dumpling water if needed.
Serve the dumplings with the sauce either as a dip or poured over. Garnish with scallions and coriander. Add more chili oil or sauce if desired.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes | Kcal: 150 kcal per serving | Servings: 2 servings
Sichuan Spicy Dumplings
Ingredients
- 12 homemade or store-bought dumplings/wontons
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water or broth from dumplings if boiling
- 1 tbsp doubanjiang fermented bean paste
- 1/2 tbsp chili oil or chili garlic sauce
- 2-3 tsp sugar adjust to desired sweetness
- 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Chopped fresh scallions and coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting sweetness and spice as desired.
- For steaming, line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper and steam the dumplings for 12-15 minutes.
- For boiling, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the dumplings directly from frozen for 3-4 minutes until they float. Save some of the dumpling water if needed.
- Serve the dumplings with the sauce either as a dip or poured over. Garnish with scallions and coriander. Add more chili oil or sauce if desired.


