Chongqing Red Oil Wonton Noodle Bowl
A bold and comforting bowl combining silky wontons with chewy noodles in a spicy, aromatic Chongqing-style sauce. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Story
This classic street food from Chongqing brings together two beloved comfort foods—wontons and noodles—in one fiery bowl. The key is the red chili oil sauce, which delivers that signature numbing-spicy flavor.
Ingredients
fresh wonton wrappers with filling
200g
wheat noodles (or instant noodle blocks)
200g
baby bok choy or spinach
100g
Chongqing-style chili oil sauce
3-4 tbsp
noodle cooking water
1 cup
crispy pea flakes (or fried onions)
2 tbsp
sesame seeds (optional)
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Cook the wontons and noodles
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the wontons and noodles together, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook until the noodles are tender and the wontons float to the surface, about 4-5 minutes.
2
Blanch the greens
About 30 seconds before the noodles are done, drop in the bok choy or spinach. Blanch just until wilted but still bright, then drain everything well.
3
Make the sauce base
In a large serving bowl, combine the Chongqing chili oil with about 1 cup of the hot noodle cooking water. Stir well to create a loose, aromatic sauce.
4
Assemble and serve
Add the drained noodles and wontons to the bowl with the sauce. Toss everything together until well coated. Top with the blanched greens, sprinkle with crispy pea flakes and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
