Lita Eats

Ingredients

• For the Dumplings:
  • 1 lb raw peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into small pieces then rough chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ~20 sheets rice paper
  • Parchment paper

Methods

1. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, kosher salt, pepper, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Prepare the Rice Paper
   • Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Briefly dip each rice paper sheet into the water until it becomes pliable, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
3. Form the Dumplings
   • Place a small spoonful of the shrimp mixture in the center of each rice paper sheet. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly to seal. Place the completed dumplings on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Cook the Dumplings
   • Cook the dumplings in boiled water about 3-5 minutes and drained them. Bath them with the chillie sauce.
   • You can fried the dumpling as well and eat them by making the chillie sauce as a dipping.

Chillie Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp chili oil or chili garlic sauce (optional)
• 1/4 tsp sugar

Methods

1. Combine Ingredients:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili oil (if using), and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Serve:
   • Serve the dipping sauce alongside the warm shrimp dumplings.