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Tofu and Chive Wontons in Chili Broth

Tofu and Chive Wontons in Chili Broth: A Warm Vegan Delight

A warm and savory experience featuring Tofu and Chive Wontons in Chili Broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 wontons
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wontons
  • 1 package Wonton Wrappers Thawed to room temperature
  • 14 ounces Extra Firm Tofu Frozen overnight, crumble before use
  • 1 bunch Fresh Garlic Chives Or substitute with green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil Canola or grapeseed recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetarian Oyster Sauce Soy sauce can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder Highly recommended for authentic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Binds the filling, avoid substitutions
For the Chili Broth
  • 4 cups Wonton Broth or Water Fresh and hot for better flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce Customize to your heat level
  • 1 tablespoon Doubanjiang or More Chili Sauce Omit if less spice is desired
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar To balance heat
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Use according to flavor preference
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Bowls
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the frozen wonton wrappers at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Crumble the extra firm tofu into a skillet and sauté with oil and garlic chives for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add vegetarian oyster sauce, Chinese five spice, and corn starch to the filling, mixing well.
  4. Assemble the wontons by filling wrappers with the tofu mixture and sealing them.
  5. Boil salted water, add wontons, and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. For the broth, combine broth or water with soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar, stirring well.
  7. Serve the wontons in the broth, garnishing with sesame seeds and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wontonCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Uncooked wontons can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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