Spicy Wonton Noodle Bowl
Servings 4
Ingredients
Spicy sesame chili sauce
- ¼ cup Chinese sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
Wonton pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 scallions whites and greens separated, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Wonton wrapper noodles
- 12 ounces wonton wrappers cut into 1-inch wide strips
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the sauce. Whisk together sesame paste, warm water, soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and Sichuan peppercorn in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and starting to crisp on the edges, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Push the pork to one side and add the ginger, garlic, and scallion whites to the pan. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir everything together. Add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and white pepper. Toss to combine and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
- Cook the wonton wrapper noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Separate the wonton wrapper strips so they don't stick together. Drop them into the boiling water and cook for 60 to 90 seconds, just until tender and silky. Don't overcook them or they'll become gummy. Drain well and toss immediately with a small drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the bowls. Spoon a few tablespoons of the spicy sesame chili sauce into the bottom of each bowl. Add the wonton wrapper noodles on top and toss to coat, adding more sauce as needed. Top with the seasoned pork, scallion greens, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with extra sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
The sesame paste amount might need adjusting depending on what brand you use. Chinese sesame paste tends to be more intensely nutty and slightly bitter compared to tahini, so if you go with tahini, you might want to bump it up to ⅓ cup.
