Shrimp and Pork Dim Sum Recipe

Ingredients:

24

Filling:
1/2 lb/ 225 g
1/2 lb/ 225 g
4 tbsp/ 60 ml
3
2 oz/ 60 g

Seasonings:
3 tbsp/ 45 ml
1 tsp/ 5 ml
2 tsp/ 10 ml
2 tsp/ 10 ml
1/2 tsp/ 2.5 ml
1/4 tsp/ 1 ml
1 tsp/ 5 ml
1/4 cup/ 60 ml
1 tsp/ 5 ml

wonton wrappers

raw shrimp, peeled
lean pork, ground
pork fat, finely chopped
Chinese mushrooms, soaked in warm water 20 minutes
bamboo shoots, diced, or 1/2 carrot, shredded

oyster sauce
salt
sugar
light soy sauce
sesame oil
pepper
cornstarch
water
baking soda

Method:

1. Wash and devein shrimp and pat dry. Dice and put into mixing bowl. Add ground pork and pork fat, mushrooms without stems and bamboo shoots. Pound until firm. Add seasonings and pound again until seasonings are well mixed.

2. Put 2 tsp/ 10 ml of filling in each wonton skin. Holding the wrapper in one hand, squeeze the wrapper around the filling in a basket shape. Using a knife, flatten the top.

3. Put dim sum in a greased steamer or on a plate. Steam over high heat for 10 minutes.

Makes  24

 

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