Wonton, Steamed or Deep Fried

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package wonton wrappers (sold in any grocery store)

• 6 dried Chinese mushrooms (or use 5 fresh mushrooms, finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons bamboo shoots, finely chopped
• 4 ounces prawns, finely chopped
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 8 ounces pork, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   If using dried mushrooms (and these are the best) soak them in hot water for 30 minutes, squeeze out the moisture, discard stems and chop finely.

2. 2

   combine remaining ingredients, mix well.

3. 3

   put a small amount of filling, about a 1/2 tsp, on each wonton wrap.

4. 4

   moisten the edges of the wrap with water and fold over to form a triangle, points should be slightly overlapping and press together.

5. 5

   Then bring the two ends together, dab with a little of the filling mixture where they join and seal.

6. 6

   You may now deep fry them over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until golden Or you may add them to soup and cook them for about 5 minutes in the soup& serve.

7. 7

   Or you may steam them by placing them in a steamer do not layer them, and stem for about 10 minutes.