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Thai Dumplings Recipe

Delicious Thai Dumplings Recipe: A Taste of Tradition at Home

Discover the irresistible Thai Dumplings Recipe that blends savory pork filling with a silky wrapper, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground pork or minced shrimp for lighter taste
  • 1 egg or flax egg for a vegan version
  • 2 pieces coriander roots or cilantro stems
  • 10 pieces black peppercorns or ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic adjust to preference
  • ½ cup carrots finely diced; or diced bell peppers
  • 3 pieces green onions finely chopped; or chives
  • ¼ cup dried shiitake mushrooms chopped; or fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons Golden Mountain Sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or mushroom/soy-based sauce for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca starch
For the Wrappers
  • 20 pieces dumpling wrappers gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive/avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic oil for brushing
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup crispy fried garlic for topping

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • mortar and pestle
  • Parchment Paper
  • tablespoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Dumplings Recipe
  1. Prepare the spice paste by using a mortar and pestle to pound coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Mix the sauce in a bowl with Golden Mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Prepare the filling by blending ground pork, sauce mixture, egg, and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Combine the smooth pork mixture with spice paste, diced carrots, green onions, and shiitake mushrooms and mix thoroughly.
  5. Shape the dumplings by filling the wrapper with the prepared filling and sealing tightly.
  6. Steam the dumplings in a lined steamer basket for about 10-12 minutes until cooked and translucent.
  7. Serve warm, brushed with garlic oil and topped with crispy fried garlic along with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These dumplings can be made ahead and are delicious when served with dipping sauces such as soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.

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