Seafood Dumplings Recipe
filled with minced prawns & cod, gently steamed & served with a Tamarind ginger sauce
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Filling
Dumpling Wrappers
Tamarind Ginger Sauce
Method
Prepare the Dumpling Filling
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the minced prawns, minced cod, minced garlic, minced ginger, spring onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Set Aside
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set the filling aside to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Assemble the Dumplings
- 3
Prepare the Wrappers
Take a dumpling wrapper and place it in the palm of your hand. Add about a tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
- 4
Fold and Seal
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water, fold it in half over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal the dumpling. Ensure there are no air pockets.
- 5
Repeat
Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling until all dumplings are assembled.
Prepare the Tamarind Ginger Sauce
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine tamarind paste, grated ginger, honey, soy sauce, water, and chili flakes.
- 7
Heat the Sauce
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Steam the Dumplings
- 8
Prepare Steamer
Prepare a steamer by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing the steamer basket to prevent sticking.
- 9
Steam Dumplings
Place the assembled dumplings in the steamer basket, leaving space between each dumpling. Steam over boiling water for about 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are fully cooked and translucent.
Serve the Dish
- 10
Plate and Serve
Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle with tamarind ginger sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.