Pork Dumplings.

Pork Dumplings.

Another helping of these delicious pork dumplings. They are extremely moreish, once you've had the homemade version, life is definitely more enjoyable with them in it.

You will need around 43 wonton wrappers (10x10cm)

   Pork filling.

In a large bowl, put in

-20 dry Shitake mushrooms, add

-cold water.

Leave aside for 30 minutes to soften.

But substitute with 100g fresh chestnut mushrooms if you prefer.

In a separate large bowl, put in

-850 mince pork,

-2tbsp finely chopped or grated ginger,

-2 large finely chopped or grated garlic cloves,

-2 finely sliced spring onions,

-1 finely chopped carrots (100g)

-2tbsp oyster sauce,

-2tbsp soy sauce,

-1tbsp sesame oil.

Add

-chopped Shitake or chestnut mushrooms.

Mix gently to combine.

Leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

 To assemble.

Fill each wrapper with a heaped tablespoonful of pork filling.

Pull up the edges.

Steam, in batches, for 8 minutes.

Serve with the sauce.

   Dipping Sauce.

In a bowl put in,

-1tbsp chopped or grated ginger,

-1tbsp chopped or grated garlic,

-1 sliced spring onion,

-1tbsp chopped coriander,

-1 chopped chilli (not essential),

-2tbsp soy sauce,

-2tbsp balsamic vinegar,

-1tbsp water,

-1tsp sesame oil.

Stir and leave aside until needed.

Note: if you have any pork filling left...Roll them into meatballs, steam and serve them along side the wontons.