At the table
Lift a wonton with a spoon or chopsticks and let the hot filling cool before biting. Ask “少放辣椒，可以吗？” for less chili; whether it can be adjusted depends on preparation.
Contains pork and egg; wheat wrappers commonly contain wheat. Not vegetarian or vegan. Ask about broth and other seasonings if you have dietary restrictions.
This version uses pork, egg and rapeseed oil. Other preparations use lard and bone stock; wrapper thickness, filling amount and bowl seasonings vary.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
This version uses pork, egg and rapeseed oil. Other preparations use lard and bone stock; wrapper thickness, filling amount and bowl seasonings vary.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory pork, deeply toasted chili and a tingling Sichuan-pepper note; chili strength varies.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft, thin wrappers around a tender pork filling in hot soup.
- How it’s made
- Pork filling with egg, ginger and scallion is wrapped and boiled. Toasted dried chili, rapeseed oil and ground Sichuan pepper season the bowl.
This version uses pork, egg and rapeseed oil. Other preparations use lard and bone stock; wrapper thickness, filling amount and bowl seasonings vary.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Chongqing.
About this regional connection
Chongqing: Fengdu County local wonton preparation.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有糊辣壳抄手吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A bowl associated with Fengdu
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
In Fengdu, chao shou are wontons enjoyed as a small meal. Hulaike names the dark-toasted chili seasoning, whose roasted fragrance gives this local version its character.