How to Make Dumpling Dim Sum
Dumpling dim sum are small Chinese dumplings that are filled with a delectables and either fried or steamed. Dim sum dumplings can be filled with any type of meat; pork and shrimp are common fillings. They may look complicated, but they're actually easily made in your own kitchen. Don't be afraid to try your hand at the flavorful little dumplings. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- ½ lb. ground pork, lean is best
- ¼ cup peeled and minced shrimp
- ¼ cup green onions, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. sherry
- 1 ½ tsp. ginger root, peeled and minced
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch plus 2 tsp. cornstarch, divided
- 32 wonton wrappers
- Steamed cabbage leaves
Instructions
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Combine the ground pork, shrimp, green onions, chicken broth, water chestnuts, sherry, ginger root, salt, and 1 tbsp. cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl. Stir the mixture well.
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Spoon about 1 tbsp. of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wonton with water and bring two corners together, forming a triangle. Pinch the edges securely to seal.
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Sprinkle 2 tsp. cornstarch on a large baking sheet and place the dumplings on the sheet. Put a towel loosely over the top to keep the dumplings moist.
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Line the bottom and sides of a bamboo steamer with cabbage leaves. Put the dumplings in the steamer with at least ½ inch of space between each one. Cover the steamer and put it in a large skillet or wok with about an inch of boiling water.
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Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes. Remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve them hot.
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