CANTONESE STYLE PORK AND SHRIMP DUMPLINGS

Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings image

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Time 1h15m

Yield 40 pieces, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 lb ground pork
1 cup chopped watercress
4 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
16 ounces wonton skins
1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the pork, watercress, water chestnuts, green onion, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, ground white pepper and salt and mix together well.
Place 1/2 teaspoonful of this filling onto each dumpling skin. Place 1 shrimp on the filling, slightly wet the edge of the dumpling skin, fold over and pinch with your fingers to form a seal all the way around.
To cook: Pan fry the dumplings in a large skillet over medium heat with oil for 15 minutes, OR bake at 425 for 15 minutes, turning over halfway through OR Place them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes; drain and serve in hot chicken broth or sweet and sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 450.3, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 17