Ingredients
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2 cups cabbage, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
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1 lb lean pork, ground
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice wine, sherry or 2 tablespoons white wine
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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64 wonton wrappers (usually 1 pkg)
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup chicken stock
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt over the shredded cabbage and let stand for 5 minutes, then squeeze out liquid.
- Squeeze out any liquid from the shrimp.
- Mix cabbage, shrimp, pork, soy, wine, onion, oil, ginger and garlic (filling can be mixed and refrigerated for up to 6 hours in advance).
- On each wrapper (keep them covered with a damp cloth so they do no dry out) place about 2 tsp of the mix and seal the edges, use a bit of water on the edge, try to press out all the air and ensure they are tightly sealed (At this point you can freeze them individually on a cookie sheet and them place in a plastic bag. They will keep for a month. Defrost in fridge before continuing).
- In 2 large skillets heat 1 tbsp oil, fry 16 dumplings for 1 minute or until golden on one side add 1/4 cup of stock into the pan, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, without turning for about 7 minutes or until the dumpling is translucent and most of the liquid has evaporated Uncover and on higher heat cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the bottoms are dark brown, drain put on a platter and keep warm.
- Repeat for the remaining 32 dumplings.
- Mix the dipping sauce and serve with warm or hot dumplings.