Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

water

0.5 unit

cucumber

small mince

0.5 unit

carrot

peeled and small mince

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

small mince

7 unit

shrimp

peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped

1 tsp

olive oil

24 unit

wonton wrapper

1 tsp

salt

2 unit

leaf lettuce

2 tbsp

soy sauce

for dipping

Step 1
~2 min

Finely mince the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper.

Step 2
~2 min

In a large bowl, mix together all the minced vegetables.

Step 3
~2 min

Roughly chop the peeled and deveined shrimp.

Step 4
~2 min

In a skillet, saute the chopped shrimp in olive oil until just about pink.

Step 5
~2 min

Let the shrimp cool slightly.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the sauteed shrimp to the minced vegetables.

Step 7
~2 min

Season the mixture with salt.

Step 8
~2 min

Take a wonton wrapper and place a small amount of the filling in the center.

Step 9
~2 min

Wet your index finger and trace it around the edge of the wonton wrapper.

Step 10
~2 min

Pinch each edge of the wonton to make a triangle.

Step 11
~2 min

Bring each of the three tips up together to create a bundle and seal.

Step 12
~2 min

Repeat the filling and folding process until all the filling is used.

Key Technique: Folding
Step 13
~2 min

Prepare your steamer with water and heat it for a minute or so.

Step 14
~2 min

Lay lettuce leaves on the bottom of the steamer to prevent sticking.

Step 15
~2 min

Steam the dumplings in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until the wontons become translucent.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve hot with soy sauce or sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overfill wontons to prevent bursting.

Ensure steamer is hot before adding dumplings.

You can use a bamboo steamer instead of a metal one.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and steamed just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with soy sauce or sweet and sour sauce.

Garnish with chopped green onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Seaweed salad
Miso soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Dumplings are a popular dish served during Lunar New Year and other celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Holiday
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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