Chinese Shrimp Wonton

Ingredients

• 1 package of wonton wrappers
• 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon of ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons of green onions (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper
• 1/4 cup of water

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, and white pepper. Mix together until everything is evenly combined.
2. Take a wonton wrapper and spoon a heaping teaspoon of the shrimp mixture into the center. Wet your finger with water and dampen all of the edges of the wonton wrapper.
3. Fold the wrapper in half, pressing the edges together to seal. Place the filled wonton on a plate or tray and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
4. In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of water over medium heat. Place the filled wontons in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the wontons are cooked through and the water has evaporated.
5. Serve the Chinese Shrimp Wonton with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Wontons are a type of Chinese dumpling that are usually filled with meat or seafood.
• Chinese Shrimp Wonton is a popular street food in China.
• Wontons can also be fried, boiled, or steamed.