Ingredients

  • 4 drained canned water chestnuts, quartered
  • 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons peeled chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise
  • cornstarch
  • 12 cup soy sauce
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 14 cup water

Method

  • For Filling:.
  • Coarsely chop first 3 ingredients in processor using on/off turns.
  • Add next 7 ingredients and process until just smooth,15 seconds.
  • Halve each pepper piece crosswise; dust insides with cornstarch.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each; press lightly.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • ).
  • For Sauce:.
  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Heat large skillet over high heat;add oil and swirl to coat bottom.
  • Arrange peppers filling side up in skillet in single layer.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add water, cover and steam until filling is firm and opaque, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve dumplings immediately.