Spicy Garlic Shrimp Dumplings 🥟🌶️🦐

New Dim Sum Recipe: Spicy Garlic Shrimp Dumplings 🥟🌶️🦐

Ingredients:

• For the filling:

  • 200g shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp chili paste or sriracha
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

• For the wrappers:

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

• For steaming:

  • Parchment paper or cabbage leaves to line the steamer

• For the dipping sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional for balance)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

   • In a bowl, mix chopped shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, scallions, chili paste, and cornstarch. Combine until evenly mixed.

2. Assemble the dumplings:

   • Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center.
   • Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold in half and pleat the edges to seal tightly.
   • Repeat until all wrappers are filled.

3. Prepare the steamer:

   • Line the steamer with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

4. Steam the dumplings:

   • Arrange the dumplings in a single layer in the steamer, leaving space between each.
   • Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked and the wrappers are translucent.

5. Make the dipping sauce:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, honey (if using), and minced garlic.

6. Serve:

   • Transfer the dumplings to a plate and serve hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

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Optional Variations:

• Add finely chopped water chestnuts or shiitake mushrooms to the filling for extra texture.
• Use ground chicken or pork instead of shrimp for a different protein.

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