Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound sea scallops, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, cleaned and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 13 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems, plus a few sprigs for garnish
  • 1 serrano chile, finely chopped
  • 40 round dumpling wrappers, 3 1/2-inch diameter
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon spicy sesame oil
  • 2 scallions, thinly slivered

Method

  • Put chopped scallops and shrimp in a bowl.
  • Add salt, pepper, ginger, scallions, sesame oil, chopped cilantro and serrano chile.
  • Mix well with a wooden spoon, then cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • (Mixture may be prepared up to 1 day ahead.)
  • You should have about 2 1/2 cups filling.
  • Working in batches, line up dumpling wrappers on a work surface.
  • Place 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wrapper.
  • Lightly moisten the edge of each wrapper with water and pinch together to surround filling and form a half-moon.
  • Pleat edges to secure the seal.
  • Bring a large low pot of well-salted water to boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: Whisk together rice vinegar, spicy sesame oil and slivered scallions in a small serving dish.
  • Add 12 dumplings at a time to the pot.
  • When they bob to the surface, simmer 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon or spider.
  • Serve each person 3 or 4 dumplings in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle with 1 teaspoon dipping sauce and garnish with cilantro sprigs.