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Steamed dumplings in a bamboo steamer.
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Steamed Dumplings Recipe

Enjoy juicy steamed dumplings in minutes! These authentic Chinese dumplings combine ground pork and shrimp, steamed to perfection in a bamboo basket. I’ll guide you through each step—preparing the filling, wrapping, and steaming the dumplings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dumplings
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: Steamed Dumplings
Servings: 6 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. (225g) ground pork
  • 8-10 medium-sized shrimp peeled, deveined, and cut into small pieces
  • 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or sherry, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • 1 stalk scallion finely chopped
  • 1 pack potsticker or dumpling wrappers

Instructions

  • Dumpling Filling. Combine the ground pork, shrimp, ginger, all the seasonings and scallions together. Mix well and set aside.
  • Wrapping Dumplings. To assemble the dumplings, put a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a wrapper. Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water using your finger, then fold and pleat the dumpling. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers.
  • Steaming Dumplings. Arrange the dumplings in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper (punched with holes) at the bottom and steam for 8-10 minutes. Serve immediately with black vinegar dipping sauce.

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Notes

  • Gather all the steamed dumplings ingredients and the bamboo steamers beforehand. Keep the store-bought wrapper covered to prevent drying.
  • Use a teaspoon (a wooden one is easier) to fill the dumplings. Keep the filling consistent. DO NOT overfill or it will be hard to seal and wrap. Seal the edges tightly to prevent the filling from spilling out of the dumplings.
  • Properly set up your steamer before cooking. If you don't have a bamboo steamer, a traditional Chinese steamer works fine too. Serve the dumplings hot and steaming, along with black vinegar dipping sauce.
  • Folding Dumpling Guide: Watch this step-by-step dumpling wrapping video by Asian Dumplings cookbook author Andrea Nguyen.
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Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg