Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings

Light, delicate dumplings filled with fresh shrimp and vegetables, steamed to a perfect tender texture and served with a simple soy dipping sauce.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (225g), peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 1/2 cup, finely diced Carrots
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped Cabbage
• 2, finely chopped Green onions
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 20 Dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pulse 1/2 lb shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup finely diced carrots, 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage, 2 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp cornstarch to the shrimp; mix until combined.
3. Step 3: Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
4. Step 4: Moisten the edges of each wrapper with 2 tbsp water, then fold and crimp the edges to seal tightly.
5. Step 5: Place dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper, spacing them 1 inch apart.
6. Step 6: Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked through, checking at 8 minutes for doneness.