Follow these steps for perfect results
water
cucumber
small mince
carrot
peeled and small mince
red bell pepper
small mince
shrimp
peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
olive oil
wonton wrapper
salt
leaf lettuce
soy sauce
for dipping
Finely mince the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper.
In a large bowl, mix together all the minced vegetables.
Roughly chop the peeled and deveined shrimp.
In a skillet, saute the chopped shrimp in olive oil until just about pink.
Let the shrimp cool slightly.
Add the sauteed shrimp to the minced vegetables.
Season the mixture with salt.
Take a wonton wrapper and place a small amount of the filling in the center.
Wet your index finger and trace it around the edge of the wonton wrapper.
Pinch each edge of the wonton to make a triangle.
Bring each of the three tips up together to create a bundle and seal.
Repeat the filling and folding process until all the filling is used.
Prepare your steamer with water and heat it for a minute or so.
Lay lettuce leaves on the bottom of the steamer to prevent sticking.
Steam the dumplings in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until the wontons become translucent.
Serve hot with soy sauce or sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and steamed just before serving.
Arrange steamed dumplings on a plate, garnished with sesame seeds and a side of dipping sauce.
Serve hot with soy sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
Pairs well with the savory and slightly sweet flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Dumplings are a popular dish served during Lunar New Year and other celebrations.
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