Shrimp Dumplings (Dim Sum)

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar)
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp spring onion(s), chopped
• ½ tsp chili oil
• 250 g shrimps, shelled
• 1 tbsp carrot(s), finely chopped
• 1 tbsp spring onion(s), finely chopped
• ½ tsp ginger, chopped
• ½ tsp garlic, chopped
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp sugar
• 8 wonton wrappers
• 1 egg(s)
• possibly oil for frying

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

For the dipping sauce, simmer all ingredients over medium heat for one minute. Set aside and let cool. For the shrimp filling, chop the shrimp in a food processor or similar (household food processor) until a paste forms. Add the carrot, spring onion, ginger, garlic, salt, and sugar and blend a few times. Place a tablespoon of filling on each wonton wrapper. Brush the corners with beaten egg and seal the corners together to form parcels. Let the parcels rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes so the egg sticks. (If desired, tie the parcels with leek threads instead of sealing them with the egg.) Cook the parcels in boiling water for 15 minutes. Serve immediately with the dip. If desired, you can also deep-fry the cooked parcels in oil afterwards.