Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Dumplings (Print Version)
Frozen dumplings tossed in a sizzling homemade garlic chili oil sauce with soy, vinegar, sesame, scallions, and cilantro.
# Ingredients:
For the dumplings
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16-20 frozen dumplings, pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable
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Water for boiling
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1 tablespoon reserved hot dumpling cooking water, plus more as needed
For the garlic chili oil sauce
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4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tablespoon red chili flakes, or less for mild heat
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
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2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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1/3 cup (80 ml) avocado oil or another neutral high-heat oil
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Cook the frozen dumplings according to the package directions until tender and fully hot. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the cooking water, then drain carefully.
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In a large heatproof bowl, combine the garlic, chili flakes, sesame seeds, green onions, cilantro, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
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Warm the avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let it smoke.
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Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic chili mixture. Let it sizzle, then stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce looks glossy.
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Add the hot drained dumplings to the bowl. Toss gently until coated, adding the reserved dumpling water if the sauce needs loosening.
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Finish with extra green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while the dumplings are hot and slick with chili oil.
# Notes:
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Best served immediately after tossing.
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Use a heatproof metal or sturdy ceramic bowl for the hot oil.
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Adjust chili flakes to taste for mild or hotter dumplings.