Boiled Shrimp and Pork Dumplings

Ingredients

• 200 g ground pork
• 100 g shrimp, finely chopped or ground using food processor
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 30-40 wonton wrappers
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper, to taste (for the stock)
• 1 dash mushroom soy sauce (optional, but remember that the stock will look a bit brown)
• iceberg lettuce (optional) or broccoli (optional) or cauliflower (optional) or carrot, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients except wonton wrappers and stock.

2. 2

   Place a teaspoon of meat mixture in the center of wrappers.

3. 3

   Enclose the filling - you can shape the wontons into any shape you want. Don't forget to wet the edges of wrappers to ensure the filling is sealed well.

4. 4

   Boil the chicken stock over high heat.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and simmer.

6. 6

   Carefully put dumplings into stock and cook, covered, until dumplings float in the surface. Don't crowd the dumplings - you may need to repeat this step for 2-3 times.

7. 7

   Add the vegetables along with the last batch of dumplings, if using.

8. 8

   Add salt, pepper, or soy sauce to taste.

9. 9

   Enjoy!