Description
Delightful Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, bursting with flavor and nostalgia, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp white peppercorns
- 200 g shrimp, fresh or defrosted
- 150 g ground pork
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup finely diced jicama
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 24–30 pc wonton wrappers
- Diced carrots for garnish (optional)
- 7 cloves garlic, chopped (for fried garlic)
- Vegetable oil, for frying garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp black soy sauce or dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (for dipping sauce)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- Thai chilies, chopped to taste
Instructions
- Make Crispy Garlic: In a small pot, combine chopped garlic with vegetable oil. Heat on medium and reduce to low, frying until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Mix soy sauce, black soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and Thai chilies in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
- Prepare Shrimp Mixture: Grind 3 cloves of garlic with white peppercorns in a mortar and pestle into a paste. Dice 50 g shrimp and set aside. In a food processor, grind remaining shrimp until finely minced.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine minced shrimp, ground pork, garlic paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and egg. Knead until smooth, then fold in diced jicama, green onion, and reserved shrimp.
- Prepare Wonton Wrappers: Trim corners of square wrappers to create circles. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center. Seal by forming into cylinders. Garnish with diced carrots if desired.
- Steam: Arrange dumplings in lined steamer. Steam for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Brush with garlic oil and sprinkle with crispy garlic before serving.
- Store Your Dumplings: Refrigerate cooked dumplings for a few days or freeze uncooked ones. For frozen, steam directly from frozen for 13-15 minutes.
Notes
Allow dumplings to rest before serving for better cohesion. Avoid overcrowding the steamer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60-75 per dumpling
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg