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Gefilte Shumai

Gefilte Shumai Dumplings

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces prepared gefilte fish
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 3 garlic cloves grated on a microplane
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 3 scallions minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 wonton skins cut into 4 inch rounds, kept moist with a damp paper towel
  • Garnish: wasabi peas
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 2 scallions minced
  • 1 garlic clove grated on a microplane

Instructions

  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Process fish, cornstarch, sesame oil, soy, ginger, garlic, whites, and vinegar in a food processor until a very thick puree.
  • Fold in minced scallions and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a wonton skin on a cutting board. Brush with warm water. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of wonton and pinch edges together to form crimped border, leaving the center exposed. Push a wasabi pea into the center and place shumai on lined sheet. Cover with damp towel. Continue with remaining filling.
  • Dumplings can be frozen or cooked immediately. They do not appreciate being refrigerated and will become soggy, so either cook or freeze them!
  • Steamer method: Heat a pan of water under a steamer basket or tray. Steam dumplings for about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.
  • Pan fried: Heat a non-stick pan, lightly coated with sesame oil, over medium heat. Add dumplings to the pan. Add several tablespoons of water to hot pan and cover immediately. Steam dumplings for 5 to 7 minutes. You might need to taste one to see if it is cooked through! Serve with dipping sauce.
  • Dipping Sauce
  • Whisk together soy, sesame oil, chili sauce, scallions, and garlic.