Shrimp Dumplings
Makes about 34 dumplings|
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 scallions (light and dark green parts), chopped
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
- 1 12-ounce package wonton wrappers
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Directions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and oil until a paste forms. Add the water chestnuts, cilantro, and basil (if using) and pulse briefly.
- Place 34 wonton wrappers on a work surface lined with wax or parchment paper. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the shrimp mixture in the center of each.
- Fill a small bowl with the water. Use a pastry brush or fingertip to brush the water along the edges of a wrapper. Fold it over the filling to form a triangle, then press the edges to seal.
- Use in Shrimp Dumpling Soup.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 30Calories From Fat 12%
- Fat 0g
- Sat Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 11mg
- Sodium 68mg
- Carbohydrate 4g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 2g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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