Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 36 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 35 calorie
- Total Fat
- 0 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 0 grams
- Cholesterol
- 13 milligrams
- Sodium
- 202 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 5 grams
- Protein
- 2 grams
- Sugar
- 0 grams
- Total: 1 hr 40 min
- Prep: 1 hr 35 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
1 large egg white
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped peeled jicama or water chestnuts
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of ground white pepper
36 round dumpling wrappers, thawed if frozen
Directions
- Lightly beat the egg white in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, jicama, scallions, cornstarch, rice wine, sesame oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the sugar and pepper. Stir well until the mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute; cover and refrigerate until very cold, about 1 hour.
- Set 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface (keep the rest covered with a damp paper towel so they don't dry out). Stir the shrimp mixture, then scoop 1 heaping teaspoonful onto the center of the wrapper. Dab a finger in a cup of cold water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold in half and press the edges together to seal; transfer to a baking sheet. Cover with a damp paper towel while you form the remaining dumplings.
- Fill a large nonstick skillet with 1/4 inch of water and bring to a boil. Working in batches, add the dumplings and arrange in a single layer, cover and let steam until cooked through, about 5 minutes. (If the water evaporates before the dumplings are fully cooked, add 2 more tablespoons to the skillet.) Carefully transfer the dumplings to a serving plate.
- Ponzu Dipping Sauce
- Combine 3 tablespoons ponzu sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 chopped scallion in a small bowl.
- Photography by Levi Brown