Crystal Shrimp Dumpling Filling and Wrapper Preparation

Fresh Shrimp 300g
Pork Belly 50g


Water Chestnuts 50g


Carrot 50g


Tender Celery 50g


Wheat Starch 150g


Corn Starch 50g


Boiling Water 130ml


1 Filling: Fresh Shrimp 300g, Pork Belly 50g, Water Chestnuts 50g, Carrot 50g, Tender Celery 50g; Crystal Skin: Wheat Starch 150g, Corn Starch 50g, Boiling Water 130ml; Seasoning: White Pepper Powder, Salt, White Granulated Sugar, Chicken Powder, each to taste


2. Filling: Rinse fresh shrimp, peel and devein. Keep some whole, and mince the rest into a paste using the back of a knife. Separately mince pork, water chestnuts, carrots, and celery.


3. Season the whole shrimp and shrimp paste with a pinch of salt, and let marinate for 2-3 minutes.


4. Blanch the minced carrots and celery in boiling water, then drain well.


5. Combine all filling ingredients in a container. Add a pinch of sugar, chicken powder, and white pepper. Stir in one direction until well-mixed and firm.


6. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.


7. Crystal wrapper: Mix 150g wheat starch, 50g cornstarch, and 1g salt. Gradually add 130ml boiling water while stirring until no dry flour remains. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes.


8. Remove and knead until smooth. Add lard (or olive oil) and knead into a uniform dough. Set aside.


9. Take a small portion, roll into a log, cut into sections, and roll out into thin rounds. Use a mold to ensure even size.
10. Use a knife to lift the dough sheet off the surface.


11. Place the filling inside and pinch the dough into a dumpling shape.


12. Line the pot with carrot slices (to prevent sticking), arrange the shrimp dumplings in the pot, and steam over high heat for 6 minutes before removing from heat.


13. Characteristics: Crystal-clear appearance, smooth texture, and light fragrance.


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