Steamed Prawn Dumplings
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Steamed Prawn Dumplings, a staple of authentic dim sum cuisine! Filled with a delectable mixture of succulent prawns, aromatic chives, tangy soy sauce, and a touch of ginger, these dumplings are wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and steamed to perfection. The result? Juicy, flavorful bites encased in tender, translucent parcels that practically melt in your mouth. Whether you're crafting them for a cozy dinner or impressing guests, their light preparation and elegant presentation make them a guaranteed hit. Served with soy sauce or chili dipping sauce, these prawn dumplings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for fans of homemade Asian dumplings, quick steaming techniques, or seafood appetizers, this recipe—ready in under an hour—brings the tastes of dim sum straight to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 1 bowl water
Instructions
Coarsely chop the raw prawns and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the chopped chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper to the prawns. Mix until well combined.
To make the dumplings, take a wonton wrapper and place it on a clean surface. Keep a small bowl of water nearby.
Place a heaping teaspoon of prawn mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Dip your finger into the bowl of water and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Ensure there are no air bubbles inside.
Bring the two outer corners of the triangle towards each other and seal with a dab of water, creating a pleated effect.
Repeat this process until all the filling is used and the dumplings are shaped.
Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, making sure they do not touch each other.
Bring water to a boil in a wok or large saucepan that can hold the bamboo steamer.
Place the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and steam the dumplings for about 8-10 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through and the wrappers turn translucent.
Remove the steamer from the heat and let the dumplings rest for a minute before serving.
Serve hot with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 3674 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 99.1 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*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.
