Pork With Prawn Dumplings Recipe

Name: Pork With Prawn Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 packages dumpling wrapper,round and vacuum packed, app. 14 pcs per pack; 1/2 kilogram pork meat minced or ground; 1/2 cup water chestnut singkamas grated; 1/4 cup leaves young spring onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; salt; sugar; ground pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 46 pieces shrimp slices or you can use single small prawn; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

4 packages dumpling wrapper,round and vacuum packed, app. 14 pcs per pack
1/2 kilogram pork meat minced or ground
1/2 cup water chestnut singkamas grated
1/4 cup leaves young spring onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
salt
sugar
ground pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
46 pieces shrimp slices or you can use single small prawn
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1
In a bowl,mix together the ff: minced/ground pork, water chestnut,spring onion,light soy sauce, sesame oil, pinch of sugar,salt and pepper and cornstarch.
2
Mix evenly and set aside in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
3
Place 1 tsp of meat mixture in the centre of the dumpling skin then add 1 prawn/ a cut of prawn in the center of meat mixture.Make sure the prawn is covered with meat mixture.
4
Wet finger tips with some water and wipe around the edge of dumpling skin.
5
Just fold the dumpling by half. Use finger tips to lightly pinch the edge of the skin to make it stick.
6
With a little help of water at the edge of the skin, dumpling will be sealed tightly.
7
Heat wok or pan with oil over high fire.Reduce heat to medium fire.
8
Place no more than 5 dumplings at a time in the wok or pan, and fry till golden brown.
9
Drain fried dumplings on kitchen towel/ table napkin.
10
Now, its ready. Serve with dumpling sauce

2562

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

311

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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 packages dumpling wrapper,round and vacuum packed, app. 14 pcs per pack, 1/2 kilogram pork meat minced or ground, 1/2 cup water chestnut singkamas grated, 1/4 cup leaves young spring onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pork With Prawn Dumplings 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork With Prawn Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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