Shrimp Wonton in a Spicy Sichuan Sauce
Feb 08, 2026 03:07 PM
This Shrimp Wonton Recipe in Spicy Sichuan Sauce is from My Asian Kitchen Cookbook by food writer, stylist and cooking teacher, Jennifer Joyce. This is her 11th cookbook!
Making wonton from scratch may seem like a daunting project, but really only takes 30 minutes and 2 special ingredients. If you can find wonton or potsticker (gyoza) wrappers and Chinese hot chili sauce, you’re golden!
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp Wonton
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 inch slice of ginger peeled
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp peeled, deveined
- 7 water chestnuts canned is fine
- 2 stalks green onion green and white parts, finely chopped
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 30-35 wonton or gyoza wrappers
For the Spicy Sichuan Sauce
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon roasted Asian chili flakes in oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons black or rice vinegar
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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