Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
  • 13 cup finely chopped scallions or green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste with garlic, available in bottles in Chinese markets
  • 3 tablespoons dry Sherry or Shao Hsing wine
  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 18 teaspoon monosodium glutamate, optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 20 pork won ton (see recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Method

  • Blend the garlic, ginger, coriander, scallions or green onions, peppercorns and chili paste with garlic.
  • Set aside.
  • Blend the wine, vinegar and cornstarch.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add the monosodium glutamate, sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce.
  • Blend and set aside.
  • Cook the won ton and drain.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat a wok or skillet and, when it is almost smoking, add the corn oil.
  • Immediately add the garlic and ginger mixture.
  • Cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Add the won ton and stir quickly.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Spoon the won ton onto a serving dish.
  • Serve piping hot in small bowls.