Steamed dumplings

Ingredients

Dumplings

• 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 1 lb ground pork, beef, or shrimp
• 2 tablespoons minced fine carrots
• 2 tablespoons minced fine green onions
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Sauce

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 ounce white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 ounce sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• Sesame oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaf

Recipe

1. Combine ground meat with carrots, green onions, ginger, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.

2. With a small spoon, place about 1/2 oz. of mixture into a wonton wrapper. Moisten outside edge. Fold corner to corner and seal. Place on a plate covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.

3. Combine all sauce ingredients and mix very well.

4. Prepare garnishes.

5. Fill soup pot with water. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a slight boil.

6. Line bottom of Chinese steamer with light coat of vegetable oil or non-stick spray. Place dumplings in steamer. Cover and steam 7-10 minutes. Dumplings should be firm with internal temperature of 160 degrees.

7. Serve in steamer or on plate. Place 2 oz. of sauce in small bowl for dipping.