Shrimp Pot Stickers (dim Sum)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• boiling water
• 250 ml shrimp (1 cup)
• 250 ml bamboo shoots or 250 ml hearts of palm
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 5 tablespoons soya sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• lemon zest (optional)

Recipe

• 1 chop the shrimp; combine all the ingredients for the filling.
• 2 lay out 6 dough circles, place a spoonful of filling on each side, lightly moisten the edges; fold in half, pinch the edges together well to seal securely.
• 3 place onto a plate. cover with a cloth (the dough dries out quickly) and repeat the procedure with the remaining dough circles.
• 4 heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat; reduce the heat to medium and add the dumplings.
• 5 pan fry until the bottoms become crisp and brown. add 125 ml (1/2 cup) water. cover and let simmer about 6 minutes, until the liquid has completely evaporated.
• 6 transfer to a plate with the "stuck" side showing. serve warm with the sauce on the side.