Prawn And Crab Dim Sum
These delightful dim sum parcels are filled with a delicious mixture of juicy prawns, delicate crab, aromatic ginger, and vibrant spring onions. The flavors are enhanced by the zesty addition of orange peel and the satisfying crunch of water chestnuts. Encased in a light and tender wonton wrapper, these steamed dumplings are perfect for sharing with loved ones over a cozy meal. Dip them in soy sauce for a touch of savory goodness with every bite. Enjoy the delightful contrast of textures and flavors in every mouthful.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150g/5½oz raw tiger prawns
- 100g/3½oz fresh white crab
- 15g/½oz fresh root ginger
- 2 garlic
- 5g dried orange
- 3 fresh water chestnuts
- 3 tsp cornflour
- and saltblack pepper
- 1 small carrot
- 2 spring onions
- 18 wonton wrappers
- , for greasing vegetable oil
- , for dipping soy sauce
Instructions
- Add the chopped prawns and crabmeat to a bowl with the ginger and garlic.
- Drain and squeeze the orange peel and finely chop. Add it to the bowl with the water chestnuts.
- Add two teaspoons of the cornflour to the same amount of water in a bowl and stir.
- Mix the cornflour mixture in with the seafood along with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the carrot and spring onion.
- If you have time, cover and leave to stand in the fridge for 45 minutes for the flavours to infuse and the cornflour to help set the mixture.
- Make your sealer for the dim sum by mixing the remaining teaspoon of cornflour with two tablespoons of water.
- Take each wonton wrapper, brush with the sealer 1cm/½in all around the edge. Place a good teaspoonful of filling in the centre of each wrapper. Gradually and carefully fold the sides up around the ball. Cup the dim sum in between your thumb and forefinger. Using a damp teaspoon press the mixture to form a smooth top. Place on a well-oiled stainless steel or bamboo steamer, greased or lined with a banana leaf or baking paper.
- Put the steamer over a hot pan of boiling water and steam for 15 minutes.
- Serve at once with soy sauce for dipping.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 18
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