Hand-Pulled Wonton Noodles
Spicy Sesame Sauce

Chewy hand-stretched wonton ribbons filled with spicy shrimp and pork, tossed in a velvety sesame sauce and aromatic chili oil for a perfect texture-rich meal.

Ingredients

• 300 g ground pork
• 150 g black tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp fish roe
• 3 millet chilis, minced
• 12 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 24 pieces square wonton wrappers
• 4 tbsp roasted sesame sauce
• 2 tbsp chili oil with flakes
• optional chopped scallions

Instructions

1. 1Emulsify the Sauce Base

   

   Prepare the aromatic base by pouring thick sesame sauce into your serving bowl. If the paste is too stiff, whisk in a small splash of warm water or sesame oil to achieve a velvety, pourable consistency.

   Tip: If the sesame sauce is too thick, you can thin it slightly with a teaspoon of warm water or toasted sesame oil for a smoother pour.
2. 2Add the signature chili oil

   

   Drizzle a generous portion of vibrant red chili oil into the bowl containing the sesame sauce base. The visible chili flakes and aromatic oil create a beautiful marbled effect and provide a kick of heat that balances the richness of the sesame.

   Tip: You can adjust the amount of chili oil to your preferred spice level, or use a crispy chili oil for extra texture.
3. 3Prepare the spicy shrimp filling

   

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the wonton base meat with fish roe, chopped millet chili, and fresh cilantro. Add whole black tiger shrimp to the mixture. This combination provides a spicy flavor and a variety of textures that will be encased in the hand-pulled noodles.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of millet chili and cilantro based on your personal preference for spice and herbal notes.
4. 4Assemble the wonton filling

   

   Place a square wonton wrapper on your hand and add a spoonful of the meat filling—which includes minced meat, cilantro, and fish roe—to the center. Top the meat with a fresh whole shrimp to ensure every bite is packed with texture and flavor.

   Tip: Ensure the shrimp is patted dry before placing it on the meat to help the filling stay together during the pulling process.
5. 5Hand-pull the noodle strip

   

   Gently press the center of the filled wrapper to secure the ingredients, then stretch it vertically into a long, translucent ribbon. The natural elasticity of the skin allows it to transform from a flat square into a wide, ribbon-like noodle strip.

   Tip: If the skin feels too tight, let the filled wonton rest for a minute to allow the gluten to relax before stretching.
6. 6Boil until translucent

   

   Gently drop the pulled noodles into the pot of boiling water. Wait for them to float to the surface, then continue cooking for another two minutes. The skins will become beautifully translucent, indicating that both the dough and the meat filling are perfectly cooked.

   Tip: Avoid boiling too many noodles at once; cooking in small batches prevents them from sticking together in the pot.
7. 7Chill the wonton noodles

   

   Once the hand-pulled wonton noodles have floated in the boiling water for two minutes scoop them out using a strainer. Immediately place the hot noodles into a bowl of cold water. This cooling step is essential for stopping the cooking process and ensuring the wonton skins remain chewy and refreshing.

   Tip: Using ice water can further enhance the bouncy texture of the wonton skins.
8. 8Combine noodles with sauce base

   

   Quickly transfer the well-drained, chilled wonton noodles into the serving bowl with the sesame and chili base. The translucent skins should beautifully showcase the vibrant red chilis and green cilantro trapped within the filling.

   Tip: Ensure the noodles are well-drained to prevent excess water from thinning out the rich sesame sauce.
9. 9Toss and serve

   

   Using chopsticks, thoroughly toss the wonton noodles until each strip is completely coated in the aromatic sesame sauce and chili oil. This final step ensures every bite is infused with the nutty aroma of sesame and the balanced heat of the millet chili.

   Tip: Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and temperature of the handmade wonton noodles.

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