Steamed Pork Wontons

1. 1

   The 8 ounces pork loin should be ground together with 1 ounce of fatback or suet.

2. 2

   Blanch bamboo shoots for 1 minute in boiling water; drain, pat dry and mince finely.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine pork, bamboo shoots, sesame oil, rice wine, cornstarch, egg white, salt, sugar and pepper until well mixed.

4. 4

   Form into 30 1-inch balls.

5. 5

   Trim the corners of won ton wrappers to form circles; cover with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.

6. 6

   To assemble, place a meatball in the center of each wrapper and bring up sides, to form an open topped basket.

7. 7

   Flatten the top of each meatball with a butter knife dipped in water and flatten bottoms of dumpling so they stand upright.

8. 8

   Place on a lightly oiled plate and set in bamboo steamer or on an inverted heatproof bowl or trivet set in a wok filled with 2 inches of boiling water.

9. 9

   Cover and steam for 5 to 8 minutes or until done.

10. 10

    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.