Spicy Prawn Wonton
Ingredients:
- 300g (10.5 oz) peeled and deveined prawns/shrimp
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp finely grated ginger
- 1½ Tbsp seafood or veggie stock
- 2 tsp corn flour (cornstarch)
- 2 Tbsp finely sliced spring onion (scallions)
- 20 wonton wrappers
- sesame seeds, to serve
Spicy red oil sauce:
- 4 Tbsp chile oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- ½ garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped spring onion (scallions)
Method:
- Make a fine mince out of the prawn flesh by chopping it with a knife that is sharp. Add the salt, pepper, sesame oil, ginger, stock, corn flour and spring onion to the mixture at this point. Place the mixture into a big bowl. Mix vigorously for two to three minutes, until everything is well incorporated. As you continue to stir, the mixture will get more “sticky” and more solid.
The second step
A spoonful of the prawn mixture should be placed in the middle of a wonton wrapper. Put some water on the edges of the wrapper and let it moisten. To make a triangle, fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and then fold it over again. To release as much air as possible, apply pressure all the way around the perimeter of the triangle. The two points of the triangle’s long edge should be brought together, you should wet the tips, and then you should push them together. An example of a dumpling that is shaped like a bonnet or a diamond is something you should know about. A tray that has been lined with baking paper should be used. Proceed with the remaining wrappers and filling in the same manner. Refrigerate or freeze the mixture until it is ready to be cooked, then cover it with cling film. - Using a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together to make the spicy red oil sauce called Step 3.
Bringing a big pot of water that is boiling to a simmer is the fourth step in the process of cooking the dumplings. Cook the dumplings in batches for 3-4 minutes or until just cooked through (8-10 minutes if frozen). Drain the liquid and place it in a basin. Spoon over the spicy red oil sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.