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What is Dim Sum? + Recipe

Sure, here's a simple recipe for making dim sum:
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup chopped shrimp
  • 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Wonton wrappers

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Lay a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
  • Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half, pressing the edges together to seal.
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and pork mixture.
  • Heat a large pot of water until boiling. Place the dumplings in the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the pork is cooked through.
  • Serve the dim sum with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal
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