Har Gow with Ginger-Scallion Dipping Sauce
Transparent shrimp dumplings served with a fragrant ginger-scallion sauce, a classic dim sum favorite. This Asian recipe, ready in about 51 minutes, pairs shrimp, wheat starch, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz shrimp
- 3 oz wheat starch
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 stalks finely chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and devein shrimp, then finely chop 8 oz. Mix with 3 oz wheat starch, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 2 tbsp chopped scallions; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Divide mixture into 12 portions. Place 1 portion on a square of wonton wrapper, fold into a half-moon shape, and crimp edges tightly with a fork.
- Step 3: Steam dumplings in a lined basket over boiling water for 6 minutes until translucent and firm to the touch.
- Step 4: Whisk together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and remaining 2 tbsp chopped scallions for dipping sauce.
