Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 300g
- Warm water: 150ml
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
- Ground pork: 500g
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined: 250g
- Green onions, chopped: 1 cup
- Ginger, grated: 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
- Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
- Chinese rice wine: 1 tbsp (optional)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- To make the dough, combine the flour, warm water, and salt in a bowl. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, shrimp, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Chinese rice wine (if using). Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into thin circles. Fill the circles with a spoonful of the pork mixture and fold them into dumplings.
- Place the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Steam for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Delicate and flavorful
- Perfect for a light and savory appetizer or snack
- Can be served with a dipping sauce of your choice
User Comments:
- "These dumplings were so good! They were light and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful and juicy."
- "I love the combination of pork and shrimp in these dumplings. They're also really easy to make, even for a beginner."
- "I'm always looking for healthy and delicious Asian recipes, and these dumplings definitely fit the bill. They're a great way to get my vegetable intake."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use warm water for the dough, as cold water will make the dough tough.
- If you don't have a steamer basket, you can boil the dumplings in a large pot of water. Just be sure to use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pot so they don't break.
- These dumplings can be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, steam them from frozen for an additional 5 minutes.
