Pork and Shrimp Wontons

Step 1

Add the shrimp to a large mixing bowl with ground pork, then add garlic, ginger, scallions, white pepper, kosher salt, sugar, MSG, sesame oil, shaoxing wine, and light soy sauce. Mix in one direction until the filling is combined and you can see streaks along the edge of your bowl. Pick up the filling and throw it down a couple times (Da Xian) to create additional springiness and texture in the filling.

Step 2

Optional but recommended step: At this point, you can fry a little bit of the filling to taste test and adjust seasoning to your preference if needed! I always do this before folding my wontons - there is nothing worse than spending the time to fold to find out the seasoning is off to your preference.

Step 3

To make your wonton, place 1/2 tbsp of filling in the center of your wrapper. Wet two adjacent sides of your wrapper with water, then fold over into a triangle and seal, making sure all air escapes from the inside of the wrapper. Then wet the two long corners of your wonton and connect them together to form a tortellini-esque shape.

Step 4

Cook for 3-4 minutes on a high simmer (medium high) until the dumplings float. You do not want a rapid boil, otherwise the dumplings wrappers may break. Plate in a bowl and serve with chili oil, fresh scallions, and sesame seeds!