Low Fat Ha Gau (Har Gow) - Cantonese Shrimp Dumplings

Delight in the delicate, guilt-free flavors of Low Fat Ha Gau (Har Gow), a healthier take on the classic Cantonese shrimp dumplings. This recipe keeps all the signature elements you love—juicy, seasoned shrimp filling and translucent, chewy wrappers—while reducing fat content with smart swaps like low-fat sesame oil and a simple, wholesome dough made from wheat and tapioca starch. Finely chopped water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch, while subtle hints of ginger and white pepper elevate the flavor profile. Perfectly steamed in under 10 minutes, these dumplings are not only lighter on calories but also remarkably easy to make at home. Serve them hot with a splash of low-sodium soy sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or light meal that celebrates the elegance of Cantonese cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 50 grams water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon low-fat sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
• 60 grams tapioca starch
• 80 grams wheat starch
• 160 milliliters boiling water
• 1 teaspoon low-fat cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Add low-sodium soy sauce, minced ginger, chopped water chestnuts, low-fat sesame oil, and white pepper to the shrimp. Mix well until combined. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine tapioca starch and wheat starch. Slowly pour in boiling water, stirring constantly, to form a dough.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface with wheat starch until smooth. If the dough is sticky, add a bit more wheat starch.

Step 5

Divide the dough into small balls, about 2.5 cm in diameter. Roll each ball into a thin circle, approximately 7 cm in diameter.

Step 6

Place about a teaspoon of the shrimp filling in the center of each circle.

Step 7

Fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon, then pleat and seal the edges tightly.

Step 8

Arrange the dumplings on a steaming tray lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and the wrappers are translucent.

Step 10

Serve the dumplings hot with a side of low-sodium soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(577.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	819.4

Total Fat 11.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 390.6mg	0%
Sodium 889.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 51.2g	0%

Vitamin D 357.6IU	0%
Calcium 105.8mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 835.3mg	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: 12.3%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 63.5%