Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
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INGREDIENTS Dumpling Dough, prepared according to recipe
THE FILLING
1 pound fresh shrimp in their shells
2 scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
4 water chestnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil, or flavorless vegetable oilPREPARE AHEAD
Shell the shrimp and devein them. Wash the shrimp under cold running water, pat them dry with paper towels and, with a cleaver or large knife, chop them fine.
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, scallions, water chestnuts, soy sauce, salt and pepper and oil, and, with a large spoon, mix together thoroughly. Marinate for a least an hour in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, make Dumplings
TO COOK
Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes as described in Steamed Crabmeat Dumplings. Serve them hot.
Makes about 4 dozen dumplings