Dim Sum Recipe
Traditional Chinese dumplings served with various fillings.
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Dough
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, mix together ground pork/shrimp, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Roll Out the Dough
After the dough has rested, divide it into small balls. Roll each ball out into a thin circle, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- 4
Fill the Dumplings
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. You can pleat the edges for a traditional look.
- 5
Cook the Dumplings
Steam the dumplings in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Alternatively, you can boil or pan-fry them.
