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Har Gow

Delicate and flavorful shrimp dumplings with chewy translucent wrappers, perfect for dim sum.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 dums
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/2 cup water boiling
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pork fat or lard optional

Equipment

  • Steamer basket or bamboo steamer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and potato starch. Gradually add boiling water and mix until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a clean surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix the shrimp, ginger, green onions, sesame oil, and salt to create the filling.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and roll each into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
  5. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper and fold the wrapper over the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
  6. Line your steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves.
  7. Place the dumplings in the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes until they are tender and translucent.

Notes

Serve with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.