Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Shao Mai)

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large dried black mushrooms, soaked in hot
• water to cover for 25 minutes and drained
• 1/2 lb. coarsely ground fat pork, such as
• pork butt
• 6 oz. shrimp meat or crabmeat, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, white and light green portions,
• finely chopped
• 1 tsp. superfine sugar
• 4 tsp. oyster sauce
• 1 Tbs. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
• 1 Tbs. vegetable or peanut oil,
• 1 1/2 tsp.
• vegetable oil and sesame oil
• 24 round wheat-flour dumpling wrappers
• 2 to 3 tsp. vegetable oil
• Light soy sauce, mild mustard or chili sauce
• for dipping