Shanghai Wontons with Shrimp, Pork and Celery Recipe

Step 1

For the dumplings:

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the ground pork, prawns, celery hearts, salt, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, egg, dashi powder, 2 tablespoons water, cornstarch and Shaoxing wine until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper. Fold one corner to the other and seal with water, forming a triangle. With the point facing up and the flat side facing down, dab right corner with water and bring left side over to the right and press down to form a wonton (should look like a pointed tortellini). Repeat process until all of the filling is used up.

Step 4

Cook wontons in boiling water until they float.

Step 5

For the soup:

Step 6

Bring chicken broth to boil.

Step 7

Add all remaining ingredients into the bowl, add wontons, ladle in broth and serve.