Shu Mai (Japanese Steamed Wontons)

==Description==
While shu mai are in reality CHINESE dim sum, they magically become japanese steamed wontons in this recipe.
===Ingredients===
* 24 round wonton skins <BR>
* 10 ounces lean ground Beef <BR>
* 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger <BR>
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions <BR>
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce <BR>
* 1/2 teaspoon Sugar <BR>
* 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil <BR>
* 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch <BR>
* 2 tablespoons frozen green peas, thawed (about 24) 
===Optional Dipping Sauce ===
* 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin <BR>
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce <BR>
* 1/2 cup dashi 
===Directions===
Stir together ground Beef, ginger, green Onion, soy sauce, Sugar sesame oil and cornstarch in a bowl, until the mixture becomes very sticky. <BR>
Divide mixture into 24 parts. <BR>
Holding tips of index finger and thumb together, place a wonton skin on top and top the skin with a portion of the meat. <BR>
Gently press the meat into the"hole" made by your fingers coming together to get the wrapper to come around the sides of meat. <BR>
Gently flatten the bottom of the shu mai. <BR>
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and meat. <BR>
Place a pea in the center of the meat on each shu mai and top the meat with a thin coating of oil. <BR>
Place shu mai in a steamer basket and steam for 12-14 minutes over high heat. <BR>
To prepare dipping sauce, Combine mirin, soy sauce and dashi in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. <BR>
Boil mixture for 1-2 minutes then allow to cool. 
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==See also==
Category: Japanese Appetizers
Category: Snacks
Category:Japanese RecipesCategory: Steamed Garden pea Recipes
Category: Garden pea Side Dish Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:ginger Recipes
category:cornstarch Recipes
category:soft-shell clam Recipes
category:oil Recipes
category:garden pea Recipes
category:mirin Recipes
category:dashi Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:Beef Recipes
category:meat Recipes