Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 3 ounces vegetable oil
  • 3 ounces minced Spanish onion
  • 3 ounces shredded cabbage
  • 2 ounces roughly chopped bean sprouts
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces firm tofu, mashed to a fine consistency
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 24 wonton skins
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Oil, for frying
  • 8 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Method

  • Heat wok over medium-high heat, add 2 ounces of oil and stir-fry meat until brown, mashing with a fork to break into small pieces.
  • Drain off fat and set meat aside.
  • Wash pan and dry thoroughly.
  • Heat 1 ounce of oil over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until limp.
  • Add cabbage and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 2 to 3 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
  • Add bean sprouts, scallions, and tofu, mix well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Remove pan from heat and pour cooked mixture into a colander to drain excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl, combine meat, vegetables, hoisin, salt, and pepper and mix well.
  • Place 1 wonton skin on a flat surface.
  • Cover remaining skins with a slightly damp kitchen towel (not terry cloth) so they won't dry out.
  • Brush the edges of skin with a beaten egg.
  • Place about 1 teaspoon of filling mixture just above the center of skin.
  • Fold skin in half over filling to form a triangle and press edges together to seal.
  • Repeat with remaining skins.
  • Fill and preheat fryer to 375 degrees F. and deep-fry dumplings until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with vinegar-soy dipping sauce.
  • For vinegar-soy sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.