INTRODUCTION:

HT  HD  Chinese    35mins  

                     Dedicated to Derek Perraudin - a good friend and owner of The Banana Store, Catherdral Street, London SE1 - a truly great place to eat and drink!

Makes 24     Hot   Fish Appetizer  Chi   Hors d’oeuvre  Starter  China  Guangdong  Cantonese Asia  Asian

Ingredients

   225g/8oz Fresh Salmon Meat, finely chopped

   1 Egg White

   Salt and White Pepper

   1 teasp Sesame Oil

   2 tbsp Freshly Chopped Chives

   24 Wonton or Gyoza Wrappers (cut into circles)

   1 Small Egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the salmon, egg white, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and chives. 

2. Place one tablespoon of the fish mixture onto a gyoza or wonton circle. Fold the dough over to form a semi-circle. Moisten edges with beaten egg, then starting at the right, make small pleats to the left until you reach the end; press to seal. 

3. Bring a large pan of water to the boil then poach the dumplings a few at a time for 1-2 minutes, or until dough is cooked through. Serve hot.