Prawn and Crab Dim Sum

Delicious seafood dumplings made with prawns, crab, ginger, and orange peel, steamed to perfection and served with soy sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 51 kcals 918.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.5 grams 135.2 grams
Fat 0.5 grams 8.5 grams
Protein 4 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
18 dumplings
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tsp
Cornflour
divided use
CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
Soy Sauce
for dipping
Fruits
5
g
Orange Peel
dried, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes, drained and finely chopped
GrainsCereals
18
sheets
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
finely grated
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
1
tsp
Vegetable Oil
for greasing
Seafood
150
g
Tiger Prawns
raw, peeled, deveined, and chopped
100
g
Vegetables
15
g
Root Ginger
finely grated
3
piece
Water Chestnuts
fresh and peeled, or canned
1
piece
Carrot
small, diced
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced

Steps

  • Combine chopped prawns, crabmeat, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.
  • Chop the soaked orange peel and add to the bowl with water chestnuts.
  • Mix two teaspoons of cornflour with an equal amount of water.
  • Stir cornflour mixture, salt, pepper, carrot, and spring onion into the seafood.
  • Chill the mixture in the fridge for 45 minutes if time permits.
  • Mix the remaining teaspoon of cornflour with two tablespoons of water to create a sealer.
  • Brush edges of wonton wrappers with sealer and place a teaspoon of filling in the center.
  • Fold sides up, press the top smooth with a damp spoon, and place in a greased steamer.
  • Steam over boiling water for 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with soy sauce.