Bergy Dim Sum 5 Steamed Shrimp Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients for Bergy Dim Sum 5 Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

• All Purpose Flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (finely minced)
• ¼ cup finely diced water chestnuts
• Light Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Pepper

How to Make Bergy Dim Sum 5 Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

1. In a mixing bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup boiling water all at once.
2. Using a dough hook (or wooden spoon if mixing by hand), mix until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes with a mixer, longer by hand).
3. Once the dough is cool enough to handle, knead on a lightly oiled surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly springy.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
5. While the dough rests, prepare the filling: In a bowl, gently combine 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (finely minced), ¼ cup finely diced water chestnuts, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix with your fingers until sticky.
6. Refrigerate the shrimp filling for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7. Roll out the dough into a long sausage shape. Cut into 5 equal pieces.
8. Roll each piece into a thin, 3-inch circle.
9. Place about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp filling in the center of each circle.
10. Carefully pleat and pinch the edges together to seal the dumpling, creating a classic har gow shape.
11. Lightly grease your steamer basket. Arrange the dumplings inside, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
12. Steam over high heat for 8-9 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the shrimp is pink and opaque.
13. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as spicy chili sauce or soy sauce mixed with hot mustard.