Prawn Dumplings
Delight your palate with these exquisite Prawn Dumplings, a classic dim sum favorite that perfectly combines the sweetness of fresh prawns with the crunch of water chestnuts and the bold flavors of ginger, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Wrapped in delicate dumpling wrappers and steamed to tender perfection, these bite-sized treasures are easy to make and packed with authentic Asian flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a savory appetizer or a light meal, served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Impress your guests with these homemade dumplings that bring restaurant-level quality right to your kitchen! Perfect for fans of dumplings, seafood appetizers, and traditional Asian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh prawns
- 50 grams water chestnuts
- 2 stalks spring onions
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 20 pieces dumpling wrappers
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
Start by cleaning the prawns thoroughly and removing their shells and veins.
Coarsely chop the prawns. Place them in a medium-sized bowl.
Finely chop the water chestnuts and add them to the bowl with the prawns.
Thinly slice the spring onions and add them to the prawn mixture.
Grate the ginger and add it to the mixture.
Add cornstarch, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt to the prawn mixture. Mix all ingredients well to combine.
Place a dumpling wrapper on a flat surface and place about one tablespoon of the filling in the center.
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to make a semicircle.
Pleat the edges or press firmly to seal the dumpling. Repeat the process until all filling or wrappers are used.
In a steamer, bring water to a boil. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other, and steam over boiling water for about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and vinegar for the dipping sauce.
Once cooked, remove dumplings carefully and serve hot with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 3326 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 76.8 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1278 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
