Shrimp Dumplings

Name: Shrimp Dumplings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 scallions (light and dark green parts), chopped; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional); 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional); 1 12-ounce package wonton wrappers; 3 tablespoons cold water

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 scallions (light and dark green parts), chopped
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
1 12-ounce package wonton wrappers
3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1

In a food processor, pulse the shrimp, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and oil until a paste forms. Add the water chestnuts, cilantro, and basil (if using) and pulse briefly.
2

Place 34 wonton wrappers on a work surface lined with wax or parchment paper. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the shrimp mixture in the center of each.
3

Fill a small bowl with the water. Use a pastry brush or fingertip to brush the water along the edges of a wrapper. Fold it over the filling to form a triangle, then press the edges to seal. Use in Shrimp Dumpling Soup.