Steamed Dumplings Recipe
Enjoy juicy steamed dumplings in minutes! These authentic Chinese dumplings combine ground pork and shrimp, steamed to perfection in a bamboo basket. I’ll guide you through each step—preparing the filling, wrapping, and steaming the dumplings.
Foto: Rasa MalaysiaIngredients
- 1/2 lb . (225g) ground pork
- 8 -10 medium-sized shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cut into small pieces)
- 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger (peeled and grated )
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or sherry, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 1 stalk scallion (finely chopped)
- 1 pack potsticker or dumpling wrappers
Steps
Dumpling Filling. Combine the ground pork, shrimp, ginger, all the seasonings and scallions together. Mix well and set aside.
Wrapping Dumplings. To assemble the dumplings, put a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water using your finger, then fold and pleat the dumpling. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers.
Steaming Dumplings. Arrange the dumplings in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper (punched with holes) at the bottom and steam for 8-10 minutes. Serve immediately with black vinegar dipping sauce.
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