"People along the Yangtze River enjoy dumplings with a variety of fillings, from seafood to red meat, eggs to vegetables. In Wuhan, dumplings may be served at any meal. Crisp, pan-fried dumplings don't have to be loaded with fat. Cooking them in a mix of water and oil makes them crisp on the bottom, tender and juicy inside...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces scallops, minced
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4 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and minced
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1/2 cup minced scallions
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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36 round (gyoza) dumpling wrappers, (see Kitchen Tip)
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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3/4 cup water, divided
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Ginger-Garlic Dipping Sauce, (recipe follows), optional