Classic Chinese Wontons

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the pork, scallions, mushrooms, ginger, sesame oil, cilantro, soy sauce, and pepper.
2. 2
   Spoon a teaspoon of the pork mixture into the center of a wrapper.
3. 3
   Brush the edges lightly with egg, fold the wrapper in half, and crimp the edges to seal.
4. 4
   Transfer to a cornstarch-dusted baking sheet.
5. 5
   Fill a large saucepan about onefourth full of water and bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Line a steamer with lettuce and add the wontons.
7. 7
   Place the steamer on a rack so it sits above the water.
8. 8
   Cover and steam the dumplings for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
9. 9
   Serve at once.
10. 10
    Variation
11. 11
    Wonton Soup
12. 12
    Instead of steaming the wontons, cook them in a rich chicken broth, along with such vegetables as sliced bok choy, baby corn, or chopped Chinese broccoli.
13. 13
    Simmer 10 minutes or until wontons are cooked.