Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
  • 5 oz ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 24 None wonton wrappers
  • None None FOR THE SOY CHILI DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 small red chilI pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tsp sugar

Method

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 1-2 mins. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Add ground chicken, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce and cilantro to mushroom mixture, using your hands to combine.
  • Place wonton wrappers on a clean surface and cover with a damp tea towel to prevent drying.
  • Place a heaping teaspoonful of filling in the middle of each wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrapper with a little water. Fold in from the corners. Pinch to seal.
  • Line a steamer basket with parchment paper. Half fill wok or steamer bottom with water (make sure steamer basket doesn't touch water). Bring to a boil. Place wontons in batches in the steamer, cover with lid and steam for 6-7 mins or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, mix all ingredients in a small bowl to dissolve the sugar. Serve dumplings with sauce.