Juicy Prawn Dim Sum Bites You Can Easily Make at Home
Juicy prawn dim sum bites made with simple ingredients and easy steps. A homemade dumpling recipe that’s light, fresh, and perfect for steaming at home.
Why you will love and enjoy these Juicy Prawn Dim Sum Bites
- Quick filling that comes together in minutes
- Fun to shape, even if they’re a little imperfect
- Light, fresh flavour that works any time of day
These Prawn Dim Sum Bites are a great starting point if you’ve been wanting to try dumplings at home.
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Juicy Prawn Dim Sum Bites
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Moderate
- Cuisine: Chinese
Description
These little dumplings are one of those things that feel fancy but really aren’t once you get going. The filling is fresh and simple, and honestly, shaping them gets easier after the first few slightly wonky ones.
Ingredients
- 250 g prawns, finely chopped (raw, peeled, deveined)
- 2 shallots, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- salt to taste
- A few sprigs of coriander, finely chopped
- 16 ready-made dim sum wrappers
- water, for sealing
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the 2 finely sliced shallots and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes until soft and lightly fragrant, not browned.
- Add the 250 g finely chopped prawns, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1/4 tsp ground white pepper, and salt to taste. Stir and cook quickly for about 2 to 3 minutes until the prawns just turn opaque. Don’t overcook here or the filling can go a bit rubbery later.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped coriander.
- Let the mixture cool completely. It should be cool to the touch before assembling, or the wrappers can tear.
- Lay out one dim sum wrapper. Lightly brush water along half the edge.
- Add a heaped tsp of the cooled prawn filling to the centre.
- Fold the wrapper over into a half circle, pressing to seal.
- Create 2 small pleats along the back edge if you like that classic look, but don’t stress if they’re uneven.
- Gently curl the sealed edges inward slightly to give that dim sum shape.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Line a bamboo steamer with parchment or cabbage leaves so they don’t stick.
- Place the dumplings inside with a bit of space between them.
- Steam over boiling water for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the wrappers turn soft and slightly translucent and the filling is fully cooked.
- Serve warm. They’re best straight out of the steamer, maybe with soy sauce or chili oil on the side.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Preshana
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray, then store in a sealed container. Steam from frozen, adding 5 to 7 extra minutes.
- Storage: Store cooked dumplings in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Reheat by steaming for the best texture.
Substitutions
- Prawns: swap with finely chopped chicken or firm white fish
- Rice wine: use dry sherry or omit if needed
- Coriander: swap with green onions
- Wrappers: Wonton wrappers work well
Prawn Dim Sum Bites are a light and fresh take on homemade dumplings and are a nice break from the usual meals. Share your version or tweak of the filling to suit your taste.
Juicy Prawn Dim Sum Bites offer a straightforward way to bring homemade dumplings into any kitchen without feeling overwhelmed. The balance of tender prawn filling and soft wrappers makes them satisfying right away, encouraging anyone to try shaping and steaming their own batch.
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