Dumplings With Ginger Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

For Dumplings

• 1/2 lb ground lean pork
• 1 scallion, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled gingerroot
• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 (12 ounce) package wonton skins (about 48)

For Dipping Sauce

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled gingerroot
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the dipping sauce ingredients, stirring until the sugar dissolves; set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, mix the pork, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sherry, gingerroot and garlic.

4. 4

   Place the wonton skins on a work surface and cover them with a damp towel.

5. 5

   Remove the wonton skins 1 at a time and place about 1 teaspoon filling in the center; do no overstuff or the wontons won't seal securely.

6. 6

   Moisten the edges of the wontons with water. Bring 2 opposite corners to the center, pinching the points to seal, then bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching the points to seal.

7. 7

   Repeat with the remaining wonton skins and filling.

8. 8

   Add the wontons in batches (if you add too many at once they may stick together) to the boiling water. Stir gently with a wooden spoon and bring back to a boil; boil 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the wontons to a platter.

9. 9

   Serve with a dipping sauce.