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Shrimp Dumplings Recipe

Savory Shrimp Dumplings Recipe: A Cozy Family Favorite

This Shrimp Dumplings Recipe offers an irresistible appetizer with soft wrappers filled with juicy shrimp and ginger.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 24 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dumpling Wrappers
  • 100 g Wheat Starch
  • 50 g Tapioca Starch can be omitted
  • 120 ml Boiling Water must be boiling
  • 2 tsp Vegetable Oil adds moisture and elasticity
For the Filling
  • 250 g Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 30 g Bamboo Shoots finely chopped, can be omitted
  • 2 tbsp Scallions finely chopped, green part only
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 2 tsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Shrimp Dumplings Recipe
  1. Chop the raw shrimp into small pieces and mix with other filling ingredients.
  2. Combine wheat starch and tapioca starch in a bowl; pour boiling water over and stir.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into 24 pieces, roll each piece into discs about 8 cm wide.
  5. Place shrimp filling in the center of each disc, fold, pinch edges to seal.
  6. Steam dumplings in a parchment-lined steamer for 7–8 minutes.
  7. Serve with soy sauce or chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 0.5gVitamin C: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep dumpling wrappers covered to prevent drying. Experiment with dipping sauces for variety.

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