Shrimp Dumplings

I found this recipe in the Arizona Republic many years ago. It is supposedly the PF Changs Shrimp Dumpling recipe. It is fairly easy and tastes good.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 2  tablespoons carrots, finely minced
• 2  tablespoons scallions, finely minced
• 1  tablespoon ginger, finely minced
• 2  tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 1  cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chili paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Mince 1/2 pound of shrimp in a food processor.
2. Chop the other 1/2 pound shrimp.
3. Combine all shrimp in medium bowl with the carrot, scallion, ginger, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
4. Using a small spoon, place approximately 1 teaspoon of the mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper. Moisten the outside edge of the the wrappers with water, fold from corner to corner and seal using your wet finger.
5. To steam, bring water in a steamer pot to a boil. Spray bottom of steamer basket with non-stick spray. Steam covered for 7-10 minutes. Dumplings should be firm with an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Serve with dipping sauce.
6. To make dipping sauce: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, chili paste, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, water, and cilantro. Whisk together.