Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings

 

Here’s a delicious recipe for Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings, perfect for steaming, pan-frying, or boiling.

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 300g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (finely chopped)
• 1 cup cabbage, finely shredded
• ½ cup carrots, grated
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to help bind the filling)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the dumpling wrappers:

• 30 round dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)

For dipping sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chopped green onions

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

   • In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
   • Add soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
   • Mix well until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

2. Assemble the dumplings:

   • Place a dumpling wrapper in your palm. Add about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
   • Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half, pleating one side to seal.
   • Press firmly to ensure the dumpling is sealed. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

3. Cooking methods:

   To steam:

   • Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
   • Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes, until the wrappers turn translucent.

   To pan-fry (potstickers):

   • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
   • Arrange dumplings in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown (about 2 minutes).
   • Add ¼ cup of water, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

   To boil:

   • Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the dumplings and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the top.

4. Prepare the dipping sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, and sugar.
   • Garnish with chopped green onions.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy your homemade Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings!