Dumplings in Chilli Oil

4 serves (5 dumplings each)

Wontons

• 225 g Kind Grind Mince
• 45 g spring onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• ½ tablespoon sugar/1/8th tsp stevia
• 1 tsp Shaoxing wine or red wine vinegar 
• 20 thin square vegan wonton wrappers

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon mala soup base (I used Haidilau)
• 1 ½ tablespoons black vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ tablespoon sugar or 1/8th teaspoon stevia
• ½ tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
• A little water to taste (dilutes the saltiness)

To Serve

• ½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon lightly crushed roasted peanuts (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 

Method

1. Mix up the meat mixture in a bowl.
2. Fill and form the dumplings as per the photos.
3. Whisk up the sauce in a bowl.
4. Steam the dumplings for 6-8 minutes.
5. Plate the dumplings, and pour the sauce over.
6. Top with peanuts and coriander.