Imperial Pearl Dumplings (帝王明珠饺子)
帝王明珠饺子 (Imperial Pearl Dumplings) is a classic dish from Chinese Imperial Cuisine that is sure to impress your guests with its exquisite taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped shrimp
- 1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 20 round dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper.
- Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half, pleating the edges to seal the dumpling.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the dumplings in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Slotted spoon Pot
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Imperial Pearl Dumplings with a side of hot and sour soup for a complete Chinese appetizer experience.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure to seal the dumplings tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
Cost
$15