Crab "Soup Dumplings" (Dim Sum) Recipe

Name: Crab "Soup Dumplings" (Dim Sum)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried agar-agar, loosely packed; 2 cups chicken broth, clear; Filling; 1 cup crabmeat, fresh or frozen. drained on paper towels; 4 ounces shrimp, shelled, deveined, cut into pea-sized pieces; 4 ounces lean pork, cut into pea-sized pieces; 5 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water until spongy, stems discarded, caps cut into small squares; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; Wrappers; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour; 1 egg, beaten; cold water; Dip; 1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely shredded; 1/4 cup Chinese red vinegar; 2 tablespoons black soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup dried agar-agar, loosely packed
2 cups chicken broth, clear
Filling
1 cup crabmeat, fresh or frozen. drained on paper towels
4 ounces shrimp, shelled, deveined, cut into pea-sized pieces
4 ounces lean pork, cut into pea-sized pieces
5 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water until spongy, stems discarded, caps cut into small squares
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Wrappers
1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour
1 egg, beaten
cold water
Dip
1/4 cup fresh ginger, finely shredded
1/4 cup Chinese red vinegar
2 tablespoons black soy sauce

1
Hours or a day before making the dumplings, cook the agar-agar in the chicken broth until completely dissolved. Pour into a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours until it gels.
2
Mix all the filling ingredients.
3
Dice the gelled agar-agar/broth into small pieces and mix with the filling ingredients.
4
Refrigerate this mixture.
5
To make the wrappers:.
6
Mix flour and egg.
7
Add water a little at a time until a soft but not sticky dough is formed.
8
Knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
9
Roll the dough into a long sausage, 1 inch in diameter.
10
Cut the dough into walnut-sized pices, then roll them into round balls; cover the balls with a damp towel.
11
You are now going to make crescent-shaped dumplings.
12
Dust your work surface with a little flour.
13
Roll a piece of dough into a paper-thin circle.
14
Put about a tablespoon of filling (now including the gelled broth) in the center of the circle.
15
Fold the circle in half to look like a half-moon.
16
Pleat the top curved edge.
17
Pinch the pleated edge and the unpleated edge together to seal.
18
Gently tap the crescent's round bottom so that it can stand up.
19
Place the crescent-shaped dumpling between towels.
20
Make the remaining crescents in the same way.
21
Place a layer of cheesecloth in the bottom of a steamer.
22
Arrange the crescent dumplings on the cloth.
23
Cover and steam over high heat for 10 minutes.
24
Serve hot with ginger-vinegar-soy dip.
25
To make the dip:.
26
Mix all dip ingredients in a serving bowl, cover, and allow to stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before serving; it should keep for hours at room temperature.

570

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried agar-agar, loosely packed, 2 cups chicken broth, clear, Filling, 1 cup crabmeat, fresh or frozen. drained on paper towels, and more.

Yes, Crab "Soup Dumplings" (Dim Sum) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crab "Soup Dumplings" (Dim Sum)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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