Sichuan Spicy Wonton Soup

Instructions

1. Prepare the wonton filling
   In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped scallions, minced ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated and slightly sticky. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
2. Form the wontons
   Place a wonton wrapper on a clean work surface. Add 1 teaspoon of the pork filling to the center. Moisten the edges with water, then fold into a triangle, pressing firmly to seal. Bring the two bottom corners together and press to seal, forming a small purse shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Prepare the spicy sauce
   In a medium bowl, combine the Sichuan chili oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, black vinegar, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and chopped garlic. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to develop while cooking the wontons.
4. Cook the wontons
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the wontons in batches, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and divide among serving bowls.
5. Heat the broth
   While the wontons are cooking, bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a separate pot. Season with salt to taste if needed.
6. Assemble the soup
   Ladle the hot broth over the cooked wontons in each bowl. Spoon the prepared spicy sauce over the wontons according to taste preference (start with 1-2 tablespoons per bowl). Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.