shrimp and vegetable dumplings

Ingredients:

For the filling:

1/2 lb raw shrimp, shelled and chopped
1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 egg
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
For the wrappers:
Wonton wrappers, small

Instructions:

Prepare the filling: Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Prepare the steamer: Boil some water in a steamer. Line the steamer basket with lettuce or cabbage leaves or oil.

Assemble the dumplings:
Moisten the edge of a wonton wrapper with water.
Place 1 teaspoon of shrimp mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal.

Place the dumpling in the steamer basket, making sure they don’t touch.

Steam the dumplings: Steam for 10 minutes, or until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.

Serve: Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.