Steamed Beef Dumplings

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Steamed Beef Dumplings

8 oz. Lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon Minced ginger root
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Peanut oil
20 Round wonton wrappers
Water
Scallion fans for garnish
Radish flower for garnish

In small bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, cilantro, ginger root, cornstarch
and oil. Place 10 wonton wrappers on work surface. Place 2 teaspoon
filling in center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten each wonton wrapper.
Moisten entire edge with water. Lift both sides of wrapper and pinch
together above stuffing, gathering up edges and pleating wrappers;
pinch to seal. Continue with remaining wrappers and filling.
Into each of two large skillets, bring to a boil 2 cups of water.
Reduce heat to medium; add dumplings and do not allow to touch.
Cover lightly and steam until dumplings are firm and wrappers are soft,
15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Garnish serving platter with scallion fans and radish flower.