Shu Mai With Dipping Sauce
- 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
- 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.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shu-mai-with-dipping-sauce-50149227 (may not work)