"The first potsticker was created accidentally when the water boiled away from a pot of dumplings...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
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1/2 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
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1 large egg white
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1 1/2 teaspoons chile oil, or 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil mixed with a pinch of cayenne
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1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
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2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 medium carrot, grated
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3/4 cup finely chopped (about 2 ounces) Napa cabbage
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
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2 small scallions, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon minced (about 1 small) shallot
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 package 3-inch round Chinese dumpling wrappers, available at large supermarkets
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
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1 scallion, sliced