Wontons

FRIED WONTONS
1/2 lb. ground chicken
1/4 lb. shrimp, chopped into small pieces
1 stalk scallion, cut into rings
1/2 tsp. corn starch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 dash fish sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
3 dashes ground white pepper
12 pieces wonton wrappers
water, for sealing
oil, for deep frying

Dipping Sauce
3 Tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. cilantro leaves, chopped
1 pinch white sesame seeds
Instructions
  • In a bowl, mix the ground chicken, shrimp, scallion and cornstarch until well combined.
  • Add the salt, fish sauce, sesame oil and white pepper. Stir to mix well. Set aside.
  • Wrap the wontons with the wonton wrappers by placing a piece of the wonton wrapper on your palm.
  • Add 1/2 tablespoon of the filling in the middle of the wrapper.
  • Dip your index finger into some water and trace it on the outer edges of the wonton wrapper.
  • Fold and pinch the edges of the wonton wrapper up and seal the wonton tight so there is no opening at the top and the wonton is securely enclosed.
  • Heat up some cooking oil in a wok or frying pan and deep fry the wontons until golden brown.
  • Serve hot with sweet chili sauce or eat plain.
STEAMED SHRIMP WONTONS
12 oz. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oil
1 tsp. peeled, grated fresh ginger
1 tsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. Chinese rice wine
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp. corn starch
1 Tbsp. scallions, chopped
3 dashes ground white pepper
1 pack wonton wrapper
1 egg, beaten, for sealing wontons

Ginger Dipping Sauce
2 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled, grated
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. dark vinegar
1 Tbsp. scallions, chopped
Instructions
  • Coarsely chop the shrimp into pieces (not too small) and mix well with the rest of the ingredients. Set aside.
  • Fill each wonton wrapper with about 1 heaping teaspoon of the shrimp filling.
  • Seal the edges of each wonton wrapper with the beaten egg.
  • Boil the wontons in boiling water for a couple of minutes or until they float to the top or steam the shrimp wontons for about 6-8 minutes in a steamer.
  • Serve hot with ginger vinegar dipping sauce.

Instructions for Sauce
  • Mix the above ingredients and set aside.

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