Mr. Lee's Dimsum Recipes

Shark's Fin Dumplings
INGREDIENTS:
I.
1/2 lb. raw pork
1/2 lb. pork loin
1/4 lb. pre-softened shark's fin*
2 oz. pork fat
1/2 C. coriander

II.
1-1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 t. MSG
1 t. sesame oil
3 t. sugar
2 t. cornstarch

Skin:
32 won ton skins


Makes 32
PROCEDURE:

  1. Filling:
    Dice ingredients in I; add Ingredients II and mix thoroughly to combine ingredients.

  2. Skin:
    Trim won ton skins to circles.

  3. Place a portion of filling in the middle of each won ton skin; fold over to half and using index finger and thumb, bring 2 opposite edges together, while gathering outside edge of skin in little pleats (inside edge is still smooth, but will conform to decreased length of pleated edge); pinch edges to seal. Repeat for each skin. Place finished pastries in steamer and steam over high heat for 6 minutes; remove and serve.


* To soften dried shark's fin, place in water and heat until just boiling; turn off fire and let soak until water is cool. Scrub surface of shark's fin lightly to remove any filmy covering. Let soak overnight. Repeat procedure 3-4 times changing water each time, until shark's fin is very soft; use as directed.



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