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Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup of water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper
- 24 round dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse 1 pound of shrimp until finely chopped.
- Transfer the chopped shrimp to a mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup of water chestnuts, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Place a small spoonful of the shrimp mixture in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold and pleat to seal the dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Arrange the dumplings in a single layer in a steamer lined with parchment paper. Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
- Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Steamed shrimp dumplings, also known as har gow, are a popular Cantonese dim sum dish. Originating from Guangzhou, China, these delicate dumplings are filled with a mixture of fresh shrimp, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts, all encased in a translucent, chewy wrapper made from a combination of wheat starch and tapioca flour. The dish is traditionally prepared by skilled dim sum chefs who meticulously pleat the wrappers into small, pleated pouches before steaming them to perfection. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in renowned dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other major cities with a strong Cantonese culinary tradition. The key to a perfect steamed shrimp dumpling lies in the freshness of the shrimp and the skillful crafting of the delicate wrapper. While the traditional method is widely celebrated, there are also alternative recipes that incorporate unique ingredients or variations in the wrapping technique, offering a creative twist on this classic dish.
45 min
24 dumplings
120 per serving calories
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