Steamed Prawn Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these delicate and flavorful Steamed Prawn Dumplings, a classic dim sum favorite that's easier to make at home than you think! Featuring succulent prawns blended with aromatic chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger, these dumplings are wrapped in light, tender wonton wrappers and steamed to perfection. The result is a translucent, melt-in-your-mouth bite bursting with umami flavors and a hint of spice from white pepper. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, these dumplings are beautifully presented in a bamboo steamer and pair wonderfully with a side of soy or chili dipping sauce. Ready in under an hour, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an authentic Asian culinary experience that's sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 package wonton wrappers
• 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp white pepper
• 1 bowl water

Directions

Step 1

Coarsely chop the raw prawns and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the chopped chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper to the prawns. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

To make the dumplings, take a wonton wrapper and place it on a clean surface. Keep a small bowl of water nearby.

Step 4

Place a heaping teaspoon of prawn mixture in the center of the wrapper.

Step 5

Dip your finger into the bowl of water and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper.

Step 6

Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Ensure there are no air bubbles inside.

Step 7

Bring the two outer corners of the triangle towards each other and seal with a dab of water, creating a pleated effect.

Step 8

Repeat this process until all the filling is used and the dumplings are shaped.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, making sure they do not touch each other.

Step 11

Bring water to a boil in a wok or large saucepan that can hold the bamboo steamer.

Step 12

Place the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and steam the dumplings for about 8-10 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through and the wrappers turn translucent.

Step 13

Remove the steamer from the heat and let the dumplings rest for a minute before serving.

Step 14

Serve hot with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1031.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1314.6

Total Fat 17.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 472.5mg	0%
Sodium 3674.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 99.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374.0mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 1238.9mg	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: 11.8%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 58.1%