Prawn Dim Sum

Steamed prawn parcels served with two spicy dipping sauces. A perfect light starter for sharing among family and friends.

Seafood Prawns Pescatarian Steamed Dim Sum Starter

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

283.2

kcal / serving

1132.8 kcal total

Carbs

34.6g

per serving

138.4 g total

Fat

8.4g

per serving

33.5 g total

Protein

17.1g

per serving

68.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Sugar

for the vinegar dip

tsp

Caster Sugar

for the prawn mixture

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Soy Sauce

for the dip

tbsp

Rice Vinegar

for the dip

GrainsCereals

piece

Dim Sum Wrappers

ready-made

Liquids

tbsp

Dry Sherry

or rice wine

NutsSeeds

0.25

tsp

White Pepper

ground

tsp

Salt

to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Sesame Oil

for the dip

tbsp

Sesame Oil

for the prawn mixture

Seafood

250

King Prawns

raw, peeled and de-veined

Vegetables

piece

Red Chilli

finely chopped, for the soy dip

piece

Red Chilli

finely chopped, for the vinegar dip

Bamboo Shoots

finely sliced

Method

Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, and one chopped chilli together in a bowl.

Heat vinegar, sugar, and remaining chilli in a pan until sugar dissolves, then cool.

Blend prawns into a purée using a food processor.

Mix prawn purée with bamboo shoots, sesame oil, wine, pepper, sugar, and salt.

Place a spoonful of filling onto each wrapper and seal edges with damp fingers.

Steam parcels in a bamboo steamer over simmering water for 5 minutes.

Serve the hot dim sum immediately with both dipping sauces.