Dairy-Free Steamed Prawn Dumplings

Delight in the delicate flavors of these Dairy-Free Steamed Prawn Dumplings, a perfect combination of savory seafood, aromatic ginger, and crunchy water chestnuts encased in a soft, hand-rolled dough made from rice flour and tapioca starch. With no dairy in sight, these dumplings are ideal for those with dietary restrictions, and they can easily be made gluten-free by swapping soy sauce for tamari. Crafted with care, the pliable dough envelopes a succulent prawn filling, and the dumplings are gently steamed to perfection, offering a light yet satisfying bite. Whether served as a show-stopping appetizer or a comforting main, these dumplings pair beautifully with a simple soy dipping sauce and are sure to impress guests and family alike. Ready in under an hour, this recipe brings restaurant-quality dim sum to your own kitchen. Perfect for dumpling enthusiasts and foodies alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 50 grams Water chestnuts (finely chopped)
• 2 stalks Spring onions (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
• 100 grams Rice flour
• 50 grams Tapioca starch
• 150 milliliters Hot water
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the peeled and deveined prawns or pulse them in a food processor until they form a coarse paste.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped prawns, water chestnuts, spring onions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Mix well to form the dumpling filling. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the rice flour and tapioca starch. Slowly add the hot water while stirring continuously until a dough forms.

Step 4

Add the vegetable oil to the dough and knead it on a lightly floured surface until smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Step 5

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thin circle about 8-10 cm in diameter using a rolling pin.

Step 6

Place a small spoonful of the prawn filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges together to seal the dumpling, pleating as desired.

Step 7

Line a bamboo steamer or steaming basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, leaving some space between them to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until the prawn filling is opaque and fully cooked.

Step 10

Serve hot with soy sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(675.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1026.5

Total Fat 20.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 487.5mg	0%
Sodium 2478.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 71.4g	0%

Vitamin D 380IU	0%
Calcium 150.0mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1227.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.7%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 54.7%