Chicken Dumplings with Lime Flavouring

Preparation:

1. In a skillet, heat half of the sesame oil over medium heat.

2. Cook ground chicken for 4 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink.

3. Add shallots, ginger and garlic.

4. Cook for 1 minute.

5. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, parsley, cilantro, chili and lime flavoring.

6. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.

7. Transfer to a plate and let cool.

8. In a bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Set aside.

9. Make the dumplings (see below)

10. In a skillet, heat remaining sesame oil over medium heat.

11. Cook dumplings for 1 minute on each side.

12. Pour chicken broth into skillet. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes on low-medium heat. Serve with sauce.

Making the dumplings:

1. Place about 1 tablespoon of chicken filling in the center of a sheet of gyro dough.

2. In a bowl, beat egg yolk with a few drops of water.

3. Brush egg yolk around the edge of the sheet.

4. Holding the sheet in your hands, gently fold it in half, trying not to move the filling.

5. When the two layers of dough are even, apply gentle pressure with thumb and forefinger to seal them.

6. Seal the two layers of dough together by making small folds in the dough with your fingers.

7. Press over the folds with your fingers to make sure the sides are sealed.

Enjoy!