Dim sum, individually-sized Chinese appetizers, can be healthy and delicious. Dim sum can be made from a varying combination of ingredients, and shrimp is a favorite in many recipes.
Instructions
Fung Ngan Gau (Shrimp Dumplings)
1. Put the shrimp in a food processor or electric mixer and blend for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Pour in the beaten egg white and blend for 2 more minutes.
3. Add the tapioca flour and blend for 1 minute.
4. Put in all of the remaining ingredients and blend for 5 minutes.
5. Place approximately 2 tsp. of the filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper, fold it over and seal the edges.
6. Steam the Fung Ngan Gau for 6 to 7 minutes.
Traditional Shrimp Dumplings
7. Put the shrimp, scallions, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce in a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a paste.
8. Add the cilantro, basil and water chestnuts and continue to pulse briefly until blended.
9. Place the wonton wrappers on parchment paper or waxed paper and put 1 large tsp. of the mixture in the center.
10. Dip a pastry brush or your fingers in a small bowl of water and brush the edges of the wonton wrapper.
11. Fold the wrappers over the filling into a triangular shape and seal the edges.
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