SHU MAI WITH DIPPING SAUCE

SHU MAI WITH DIPPING SAUCE image

Yield 25-30 dumplings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound uncooked shrimp
4 oz ground pork
1/2 white onion finely diced
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin (sweetened Japanese wine)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
pinch of salt and pepper
1/4 - 1/2 cup peanut oil
1 pkg wonton wrappers
Dipping sauce:
2 tbsp soy
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp white vinegar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Steps:

combine pork,ginger,soy,mirin,garlic,seame oil,and cornstarch into a uniform paste then add minced shrimp and onion until well combined. Hold your index finger and thumb together, place a moistened wonton wrapper on top, add about a tablespoon of the filling then pull up the sides of the wrapper as you push down. Steam dumplings for app. 8 - 10 minutes Once dumplings are cooked put app 1/4 inch oil in skillet and fry the dumplings until the bottoms are browned (about 2-3 minutes) I usually pour the dipping sauce on each one but it may also be served on the side.