Shrimp Won Tons

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These are fabulous! Sure to impress your guests.

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Shrimp Won Tons

1/2 lb uncooked shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 egg white
2 tablespoon fresh coriander or cilantro leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Cornstarch (for dusting baking sheet)
1 (8 ounce) package wonton wrappers, (use 2/3 package; thaw if frozen)
Dipping Sauce (see recipe below)

In a food processor or blender, pulse shrimp until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl and mix in onions, egg white, coriander or cilantro, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil; mix well.

Lightly dust a baking sheet with cornstarch. Unwrap wontons and keep covered with a moist cloth. Fill wontons one at a time. Place 1 teaspoon of shrimp filling on one side of wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water. Fold wrapper diagonally over filling to form a triangle. Firmly press to seal sides. Place on baking sheet.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add wontons, six at a time. When wontons rise to the surface (about 3 minutes) remove with a slotted spoon. Place on a tray in a single layer, cover and keep warm. Cook remaining wontons. Serve warm or room temperature with Dipping Sauce.

DIPPING SAUCE:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes

In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, sugar, and chili flakes.