Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　40 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 36 dumplings

　　3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, finely chopped

　　3 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　1 tablespoon minced garlic

　　3/4 tablespoons minced peeled ginger

　　1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

　　3 scallions, finely chopped

　　About 36 dumpling or wonton wrappers

　　Accompaniments: Asian-style hot mustard and reduced-sodium soy sauce for dipping

　　

Step 1

Stir together all ingredients, except wrappers, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

　　

Step 2

Put a rounded teaspoon filling in center of a wrapper. Lightly brush edge of wrapper with water, then fold in half (diagonally if square) and press to seal. Form a tortellini shape by moistening 1 corner and bringing 2 corners together, pressing them. Form remaining dumplings.

　　

Step 3

Cook dumplings in 2 batches in a medium pot of gently simmering water until filling is just cooked, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a platter. Keep warm, covered.