Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ounce mushrooms dried
  • 1 x water boiling
  • 48 each wonton wrappers
  • 2 ounces shrimp
  • 4 ounces pork uncooked boneless lean
  • 3 each scallions, spring or green onions
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger pared, grated, fresh
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Method

  • Cut wonton wrappers into circles using 3-inch (8 cm) biscuit or cookie cutter.
  • Cover wrappers with plastic wrap to avoid excessive drying.
  • Remove shells and back veins from shrimp.
  • Finely chop shrimp, pork, onions and mushrooms with cleaver, sharp knife or food processor.
  • Transfer chopped foods to large bowl.
  • Add soy sauce, ginger and garlic.
  • Mix well.
  • Place level teaspoon (5 mL) pork mixture onto center of each wonton circle.
  • Brush edges with water.
  • Fold circles in half over filling, pressing edges firmly together to seal.
  • Heat vegetable oil in wok over high heat until it reaches 375F (190C) F (190 C).
  • Fry 8 to 10 gow gees at a time in hot oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Serve with Sweet and Sour Sauce.