Shrimp Won Ton Soup

Step 1

In a bowl, combine hot water and dried mushrooms. Soak mushrooms for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and squeeze to remove any excess liquid. Discard the stems and chop the caps.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine mushrooms, chopped shrimp meat, pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, spring onion and water chestnuts. Mix well and set aside.

Step 4

Cover the won ton wrappers with a damp tea towel to prevent them drying out. Place one teaspoon of shrimp mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper.

Step 5

Moisten the pastry edges with water, fold in half diagonally and bring the two points together. Place on baking sheet dusted with cornflour. Pour beef stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook won tons in boiling water for 4-5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove shrimp won ton, using a slotted spoon. Top with sliced spring onion and ladle remaining stock over the won ton.