Beef And Ginger Shao Mai
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 1/2 cup minced drained water chestnut
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced orange peel
- 2 teaspoons peeled minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Combine all ingredients except won ton wrappers in large bowl; let stand 20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Place 2 teaspoons filling in center of each won ton wrapper.
- Pull edges up around filling, pleating slightly and pressing in below top of filling to form purse shapes.
- Tap lightly on work surface to flatten bottoms.
- (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Freeze on baking sheet until firm. Transfer to plastic bags and freeze.Thaw before steaming.).
- Lightly oil vegetable steamer.
- Add 2 inches water to saucepan and bring to boil.
- Arrange shao mai in steamer, spacing slightly.
- Place steamer on saucepan; cover and steam until filling is firm, about 15 minutes.
- (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Resteam until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
- Serve hot.
ground beef, water chestnut, fresh cilantro, soy sauce, soy sauce, orange peel, fresh ginger, cornstarch, sugar, oriental sesame oil, salt, wonton wrappers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-and-ginger-shao-mai-369599 (may not work)