Prawn Gow Gees Recipe

Name: Prawn Gow Gees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g raw prawns, roughly chopped; 4 spring onions, finely sliced; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 2 tablespoons sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 3 teaspoons cornflour; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 30 wonton wrappers; sesame oil, extra, for glazing

Servings: persons

250 g raw prawns, roughly chopped
4 spring onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 teaspoons cornflour
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
30 wonton wrappers
sesame oil, extra, for glazing

1
Mix the prawn meat, sprig onions, ginger and water chestnuts in a bowl. Put the corn-flour, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in another bowl; blend to a smooth paste, then stir into the prawn mixture.
2
Work with one dough round at a time and keep the rest covered. Hold a dough circle in the palm of your hand (this will keep the pastry warm) and put a rounded teaspoon of filling in the centre. Bring up two sides to meet and press the edges to seal. Press the gow gee firmly down on the bench to make a flat base and twist both sides down to form a crescent. Brush very lightly with sesame oil. Place on an oiled baking tray.
3
Line the base of a bamboo or metal steamer with a circle of baking paper. Arrange the gow gees on the paper, spacing them well apart. (They may need to be cooked in batches.) Cover the steamer and cook over a pan of simmering water for about 8 minutes or until the dough is slightly puffy and translucent. Serve immediately with sesame oil mixed with soy sauce, if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g raw prawns, roughly chopped, 4 spring onions, finely sliced, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped, and more.

Yes, Prawn Gow Gees 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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Prawn Gow Gees

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