Microwave-Steamed Shrimp and Hanpen Bites

1. 1

   Rip up the hanpen and put it in a plastic bag.

2. 2

   Chop up the shrimp into about 1 cm long pieces, and add them to the bag (a rough chop is fine).

3. 3

   Add the ingredients and knead the mixture well over the bag (until the hanpen is mashed and becomes sticky, as shown in the photo).

4. 4

   Divide into 6 portions, top each with some edamame and wrap in plastic wrap.

5. 5

   I formed the mixture into 6 pieces this time but you can shape them into any size you like!

6. 6

   Adjust the cooking time.

7. 7

   Squeeze each portion tightly to form a dumpling.

8. 8

   Loosen up the plastic wrap a little, and put the dumplings on a heatproof dish.

9. 9

   Microwave at 600 W for 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Check on how they are cooking and adjust the microwave time.

11. 11

    Let them cool down a bit before removing the plastic wrap.

12. 12

    Arrange on serving plates.

13. 13

    Enjoy with a little ponzu sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.