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Prawn Wontons with Chilli Oil

These prawn wontons in chilli oil are such a satisfying dish that is perfect for when you’re looking for comfort food at its finest. This recipe is much easier than you’d expect and the wontons themselves are silky and tender, filled with prawns and cabbage and finished with a rich, salty and spicy homemade chilli oil.
Course Light Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 503kcal
Author Sally

Ingredients

For the prawn wontons:

  • 340-350 grams raw prawns
  • 11/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1-2 spring onions finely chopped
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 x packet wonton wrappers approx. 30

For the chilli oil:

  • ¾ cup sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1-3 tablespoons chilli flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

To serve:

  • Park choy or baby bok choy
  • ½ cup reserved wonton cooking water

Instructions

  • In a food processor, add the raw prawns and pulse until they are well chopped but still have a slightly chunky texture. Add the prawns to a bowl with the shredded cabbage, grated ginger, crushed garlic, spring onions and soy sauce. Mix well until combined.
  • Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface or in the palm of your hand. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the prawn filling into the centre of the wrapper.
  • Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper diagonally to create a triangle shape, pressing the edges firmly to seal the wonton. Make sure there are no air pockets trapped inside. You can keep the wontons like this or pull the two side corners together and pinch in front.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining prawn mixture and wonton wrappers until all the filling is used.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop the wontons into the boiling water and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface and the prawns are cooked through. Remove the cooked wontons from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water.
  • Optional: add the sesame seeds to a small dry saucepan and gently toast for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the sesame oil to the saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic, chilli flakes, and cumin. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant. Remove the chilli oil from the heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce and white vinegar. Set aside.
  • In the same pot of boiling water used for the wontons, blanch the pak choy or baby bok choy for 1-2 minutes until tender. Remove the greens from the water and divide between serving bowls.
  • To serve, divide the cooked wontons among serving bowls with the greens. Pour some of the reserved wonton cooking water into each bowl to create a broth.
  • Drizzle the chilli oil generously over the wontons and greens and garnish with spring onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 2350mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3mg