Asian-style Fried Dumpling Appetizers

Total Time: 34 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb, uncooked
• 1/2 lb raw shrimp (shelled, deveined and finely chopped or minced)
• 1/2 cup water chestnut, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 green onion, minced (use only part)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 40 dumpling wrappers or 40 gyoza skins
• cornstarch, for dusting
• corn oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 prepare a large baking sheet that has been dusted with cornstarch.
• 2 in a large bowl mix together the first 10 ingredients (ground lamb through the 2 tablespoons cornstarch) mix well with a wooden spoon to combine.
• 3 place 1 tablespoon filling into the center of each dumpling skin/wrapper.
• 4 moisten the edge with a little water, then fold over to enclose the filling.
• 5 press edges to seal, then transfer to the baking sheet or tray that has been dusted with cornstarch.
• 6 heat a wok or skillet then add in oil; heat to 350 degrees.
• 7 add in 6-7 dumplings and fry turning constantly until a deep golden colour (about 4 minutes).
• 8 remove and drain briefly in a colinder; transfer to paper towels.
• 9 serve with chili sauce.