Leann's shrimp and cilantro dumplings

40 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Shrimp; raw
2 ounces Cilantro; chopped
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
¼ teaspoon White pepper
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 Egg white
1 pounds Won-ton wrappers
Soy sauce

Directions

Devein shrimp and chop fine. Combine shrimp, cilantro, salt, sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, cornstarch and egg white. Trim won ton skind to form circles. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center of circle. Brush egg white along edge. Fold over to form a half circle. OR Dampen the edge with water, fold, and they will seal.

Cooking method:

For potstickers: Heat large nonstick fry pan to high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Turn heat to medium low. Add 10 dumplings. Cook, turning 2-3 times, until both sides are light brown. Add 2 tablespoons water to pan. Cover and cook until water is fully absorbed. Repeat process until all dumplings are cooked.

For dumplings: Drop into boiling water. Don't over crowd. When the water comes back to a boil turn down the heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Be advised that 2 ounces of cilantro ia alot! Make a test dumpling to adjust for your taste.

Serve with soysauce for dipping. Strange as it may seem, even salsa is recommended for dipping.

Recipe by: Newspaper

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 180 by JoAnn <joannr@...> on Oct 29, 1997

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