Shrimp Dumplings

Ingredients:
1/2 pound shrimp (about 8 large)
1/2 cup drained canned water chestnuts
2 scallions
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons soy sauce
14 won ton wrappers, thawed if frozen
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup boiling-hot water

Preparation

1. Peel shrimp and, if desired, de-vein. In a food processor purée 3 shrimp. Rinse and drain water chestnuts. Finely chop water chestnuts and remaining shrimp. Finely chop scallion greens, reserving white parts for another use. Lightly beat egg white and put 1 tablespoon in a bowl. Stir in puréed and chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, about two thirds each of scallion greens and ginger root, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

2. Put 7 won ton wrappers on a dry surface, keeping remaining wrappers in package, and lightly brush edges with water. Mound about 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper over filling to form a triangle. Press down around filling to force out excess air and seal edges well. Make additional dumplings with remaining wrappers and filling in same manner.

3. In a small bowl stir together sugar and remaining scallion greens, ginger root, and soy sauce to make dipping sauce.

4. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown dumplings on both sides, about 3 minutes total. Add boiling-hot water to skillet and cook, covered, 5 minutes. Serve dumplings with sauce.

Recipe Source: Epicurious

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