Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

Delight your taste buds with the exquisite flavors of Har Gow, the iconic Cantonese Shrimp Dumplings that exemplify dim sum perfection. Featuring a tender, translucent wheat-and-tapioca-based wrapper encasing a delicate filling of finely chopped shrimp, bamboo shoots, and aromatic ginger, this recipe captures authentic Chinese culinary artistry. The silky dough, enriched with vegetable oil, is kneaded to pliable perfection before being folded into signature crescent shapes with intricate pleats. Steamed until the wrappers turn irresistibly translucent, these dumplings offer a juicy and flavorful bite in every mouthful. Perfectly paired with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce, Har Gow is an elegant appetizer or centerpiece for your next dim sum feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:52 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 250 grams raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 50 grams bamboo shoots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 100 grams wheat starch
• 50 grams tapioca starch
• 180 milliliters boiling water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing the filling. Finely chop the shrimp and mix in a bowl with the bamboo shoots, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Stir until well combined, then set aside in the refrigerator.

Step 2

2. To make the dough, combine the wheat starch and tapioca starch in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

3. Carefully pour the boiling water into the starch mixture, stirring continuously with a spoon until it forms a rough dough.

Step 4

4. Lightly flour a clean surface with wheat starch, then transfer the dough to it while it is still warm.

Step 5

5. Add the vegetable oil to the dough and knead it for about 5 minutes or until it becomes smooth and pliable.

Step 6

6. Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into a long cylinder. Cut into 10 equal pieces, making a total of 20 portions.

Step 7

7. Roll each piece into a ball, and flatten it into a circle approximately 3 inches in diameter using a rolling pin.

Step 8

8. Spoon a teaspoon of shrimp filling onto the center of each dough circle.

Step 9

9. Gently fold the dough over the filling to form a crescent, then pleat the edges to seal firmly.

Step 10

10. Prepare a bamboo steamer by lining it with parchment paper with holes or cabbage leaves. Arrange the dumplings in the steamer, ensuring they don't touch each other.

Step 11

11. Steam the har gow over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until the wrapper becomes translucent and the shrimp is cooked through.

Step 12

12. Serve warm with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	713 grams (713.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1209

Total Fat 41.20g	53%
Saturated Fat 6.00g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 473mg	158%
Sodium 2041mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 150.50g	55%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 7.60g
Protein 63.20g	126%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1002mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 49.1%