Water chestnuts provide a crunchy contrast to the shrimp's delicate texture and flavor.
What you'll need
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup canned water chestnuts (drained), finely minced
- 2 tablespoons finely minced scallions
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger (or more, according to taste)
- 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 24 round dumpling wrappers or wonton skins
How to make it
Whisk together the egg white, soy sauce, sesame oil, sherry, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Stir in the water chestnuts, scallions, and ginger.
Coarsely chop half of the shrimp. Finely mince the remaining shrimp by hand, or pulse them briefly in a food processor. Stir the chopped and minced shrimp into the mixture.
Follow the directions for stuffing the dumplings and cooking them. Makes two dozen.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (6 dumplings): Calories 230 ● Total Fat 4 g (6% DV) ● Saturated Fat 0.5 g (3% DV) ● Cholesterol 132 mg (44% DV) ● Sodium 514 mg (21% DV) ● Total Carbohydrate 26 g (9% DV) ● Fiber 1 g(4% DV) ● Sugars 1 g ● Protein 22 g (43% DV)
Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
