ASIAN SHRIMP AND CHIVES STEAMED DUMPLINGS FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR ENJOY DAN:

       ASIAN SHRIMP AND CHIVES STEAMED DUMPLINGS FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR

                                                                                                           by CHEF DAN:

30 dumplings

INGREDIENTS:

1-(8 Oz) package wonton wrappers

MIX:

1/2-pound peeled and deveined shrimp

2 tablespoons carrots, minced

2 tablespoon scallions, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon mirin

1/2-teaspoon sesame oil

SAUCE:

4 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4-cup rice wine vinegar

1/2-teaspoon Sambao Oelek

1/2-teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1/4-teaspoon sesame oil

1/2-cup water

2 tablespoon fresh snipped chives

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Take 1/2-pound shrimp and mice fine in food processer, place in a bowl.

2.   Take the other 1/2-pound and dice.

3.   Combine rest of the mix ingredients in the bowl.

4.   With a spoon, place about small spoonful or mixture into wonton wrappers.

5.   Moisten outside edge.

6.   Fold corner (opposite the seal).

7.   Top should look like cross.

8.   Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix very well.

9.   Place 2-3 cups of water in a wok and place bamboo steamer basket over the water not touching.

10.                Use Pam on the bottom of the bamboo basket.

11.                Place dumplings in steamer.

12.                Cover and steam 8-10 minutes.

13.                Serve on plate with the dipping sauce.

ENJOY DAN:                        BON-APPETITE!!