Shrimp Filled Dumplings

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined
• 1 large egg white
• 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 24 wonton wrappers
• Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Put the shrimp, egg white, onions, cilantro, salt, cayenne, and sesame oil in a food processor and pulse 2 or 3 times to finely chop. Do not puree. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Can be made 1 day ahead and will keep for 2 days. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

For the dumplings: Place a spoonful of the shrimp filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly wet the edges of the wrappers with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling, forming a triangle and seal completely.

Preheat the fryer. Fry the wontons in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

This recipe yields 24 dumplings.