How to Make Shrimp Dim Sum

Dim sum, individually-sized Chinese appetizers, can be healthy and delicious. Dim sum can be made from a varying combination of ingredients, and shrimp is a favorite in many recipes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• ½ lb. medium shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 2 chopped scallions
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1 small can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 tbsp. cold water
• 34 wonton wrappers
• Parchment paper or waxed paper

Fung Ngan Gau (Shrimp Dumplings)

1. Put the shrimp in a food processor or electric mixer and blend for approximately 5 minutes.

2. Pour in the beaten egg white and blend for 2 more minutes.

3. Add the tapioca flour and blend for 1 minute.

4. Put in all of the remaining ingredients and blend for 5 minutes.

5. Place approximately 2 tsp. of the filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper, fold it over and seal the edges.

6. Steam the Fung Ngan Gau for 6 to 7 minutes.

Traditional Shrimp Dumplings

7. Put the shrimp, scallions, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce in a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a paste.

8. Add the cilantro, basil and water chestnuts and continue to pulse briefly until blended.

9. Place the wonton wrappers on parchment paper or waxed paper and put 1 large tsp. of the mixture in the center.

10. Dip a pastry brush or your fingers in a small bowl of water and brush the edges of the wonton wrapper.

11. Fold the wrappers over the filling into a triangular shape and seal the edges.

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