Fried Dumplings With Hot Chili Sauce

Course :	Chinese
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	40

Ingredients:

		---FILLING---
1	pound	ground pork
1/3	pound	raw shrimp -- shelled, chopped
1/2	cup	water chestnuts -- rinsed, chopped
2 1/2	tablespoons	fresh ginger root -- minced
2	tablespoons	scallions
3	tablespoons	soy sauce
1	tablespoon	rice wine
1 1/2	teaspoons	sesame oil
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper -- ground
2	tablespoons	cornstarch
		---HOT CHILI SAUCE---
3	tablespoons	soy sauce
1	tablespoon	Chinese vinegar
1	tablespoon	sugar
1/2	teaspoon	hot chili paste
1	teaspoon	minced ginger root
2	tablespoons	warm water
		---FINISHING---
40	sheets	won ton or gyozo skins
2	tablespoons	cornstarch for dusting
1	cup	safflower or corn oil

Preparation:

Stir all of the filling ingredients together until combined. Set aside. Combine the ingredients for the hot chili sauce in a serving bowl. To finish: Place 1 T filling in the center of each dumpling skin. Moisten the edge with water, fold over to enclose the filling, and press the edge to seal. Transfer the dumplings to a tray that has been dusted with cornstarch. Heat a wok or a deep skillet and add the oil. Heat to 350F and add 7 or 8 of the dumplings. Fry, turning constantly, until a deep gold ~ about 4 min. Remove and drain briefly in a colander. Transfer to paper towels. Repeat the process for all the dumplings, reheating oil between batches. Serve the dumplings warm with the sauce on the side. Makes 40 dumplings.