Fried Dumplings with Hot Chili Sauce

Directions

Stir all of the filling ingredients together until combined.

Set aside.

Combine the ingredients for the hot chili sauce in a serving bowl.

To finish: Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each dumpling skin.

Moisten the edge with water, fold over to enclose the filling, and press the edge to seal.

Transfer the dumplings to a tray that has been dusted with cornstarch.

Heat a wok or a deep skillet and add the oil.

Heat to 350 and add 7 or 8 of the dumplings.

Fry, turning constantly, until a deep gold about 4 min.

Remove and drain briefly in a colander.

Transfer to paper towels.

Repeat the process for all the dumplings, reheating oil between batches.

Serve the dumplings warm with the sauce on the side.

Makes 40 dumplings.