Cloud Swirl Pork & Shrimp Wontons with Scallion Dip

1. Make the Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, chicken stock, white rice vinegar, sugar, scallions, and a pinch of white pepper. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the wontons.

2. Make the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp pieces, scallions, minced garlic, and diced water chestnuts. Add the mixture of white rice wine and ginger juice, then stir in the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and a pinch of white pepper. Crack in the egg and mix everything together thoroughly in one direction using a wooden spoon or chopsticks. This ensures the filling becomes cohesive. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. This resting period allows the flavors to develop and firms up the filling for easier handling.

3. Prepare the Wontons

Dust a baking sheet with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and keep the remaining wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each wrapper. Dab a little water along the edges of the wrapper, fold it over to form a triangle, and press the edges to seal. Crimp the edges if desired, then shape the wonton by bringing the two bottom corners together and pressing to seal. Place the completed wontons on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Cook the Wontons (Batch 1)

Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the salt and peanut oil. Carefully drop in half of the wontons, stirring gently to prevent them from sticking together. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and turn slightly translucent. Use a strainer to remove the wontons and drain them well. Toss the cooked wontons with 2 teaspoons of sesame oil to prevent sticking.

5. Cook the Wontons (Batch 2)

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining wontons and another 2 teaspoons of sesame oil.

6. Serve

Serve the wontons warm with the scallion dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy the delightful combination of savory pork and shrimp filling with the tangy and flavorful dip.