Bergy Dim Sum #5, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

Bergy Dim Sum #5, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings


1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl of mixer fitted with the dough paddle and quickly add the boiling water.

2. Mix until springy.

3. When cool enough to touch, knead a few times on an oiled surface.

4. If you do not have a mixer, after you have added the water to the flour/salt work the dough with the handle of a wooden spoon until it is cool enough to knead by hand.

5. Then knead on an oiled surface until springy.

6. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside.

7. Mix shrimp, water chestnuts, soy sauce,sugar and cornstarch with your fingers until sticky.

8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

9. Roll the dough out into a long sausage and cut off pieces (approx 14" long and into 16 pieces).

10. Roll out each piece into a thin round.

11. Place a teaspoon of the filling on each round and pinch the edges together (press with a fork to decorate the edges).

12. Oil your steamer and place the dumplings in it and steam over high heat for 8-9 minutes.

13. Serve with a spicy chili sauce or soy mixed with hot mustard.

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