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Crystal Prawn Dumplings

Delicious Crystal Prawn Dumplings for Your Dim Sum Table

Savor the essence of Cantonese cuisine with these gluten-free Crystal Prawn Dumplings, perfect for your dim sum table.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 20 dumplings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 500 grams Prawns (Shrimp) Fresh, peeled, and deveined
  • 100 grams Bamboo Shoots Chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Can be substituted with dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch For binding the filling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Can use black pepper as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Infuses nutty aroma
For the Dough
  • 200 grams Wheat Starch No substitutes recommended
  • 50 grams Tapioca Starch Provides chewy texture
  • 1 cup Hot Water Boiling water activates the starches
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral-Tasting Oil Prevents sticking during preparation
For Serving
  • to taste Homemade Chilli Oil Optional for spiciness

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Bamboo Steamer
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crystal Prawn Dumplings
  1. Finely mince the bamboo shoots in a food processor. Slice half of the prawns into chunky pieces and set aside. Combine remaining prawns, minced bamboo shoots, and seasonings in the processor, blending until a thick paste forms. Mix in the prawn chunks and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine wheat starch, tapioca starch, and a pinch of salt. Pour in boiling water and neutral oil into the dry mixture. Stir vigorously until a rough dough begins to form. Knead for 3 minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide into 20 equal pieces, covering with a damp cloth.
  3. Roll each piece of dough into a thin circle (3-4 inches in diameter). Place a spoonful of chilled filling in the center and pleat the edges to seal. Repeat for all dough pieces, placing on a parchment-lined bamboo steamer.
  4. Bring water to a gentle boil in a pot and place the bamboo steamer over it. Steam dumplings for 7 minutes until translucent and puffy. Remove and let cool slightly before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use the freshest prawns and avoid gummy filling by not over-blending. Line the steamer to prevent sticking.

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