Steamed Translucent Dumpling

These traditional Chinese Fun Gwau dumplings feature a unique translucent, chewy wheat starch wrapper that showcases the savory filling inside. The mixture of shrimp, ground pork, and rehydrated black mushrooms offers a rich umami flavor profile, balanced by the crunch of bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Perfectly steamed to perfection, these dumplings are an elegant yet approachable dish ideal for festive gatherings or as a sophisticated appetizer. The delicate texture of the wrapper contrasts beautifully with the hearty, aromatic filling, making every bite a delightful culinary experience.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying, Steaming, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 2

Calories: 129.0

Description

These traditional Chinese Fun Gwau dumplings feature a unique translucent, chewy wheat starch wrapper that showcases the savory filling inside. The mixture of shrimp, ground pork, and rehydrated black mushrooms offers a rich umami flavor profile, balanced by the crunch of bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Perfectly steamed to perfection, these dumplings are an elegant yet approachable dish ideal for festive gatherings or as a sophisticated appetizer. The delicate texture of the wrapper contrasts beautifully with the hearty, aromatic filling, making every bite a delightful culinary experience.

Ingredients

6 Dried Chinese black
6 oz Shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 ts Salt
1.5 tb Peanut oil
6 oz Ground pork butt
0.25 c Finely diced bamboo shoots
0.25 c Finely diced water chestnuts
2 Green onions, chopped
2 ts Sugar
0.25 ts White pepper
1 tb Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1.5 ts Light soy sauce
2 ts Cornstarch
2 tb Chicken stock
2 tb Coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 batch Wheat Starch Wrappers (dough)
as needed Vegetable oil (for wrappers and steamer)
for serving Light soy sauce
for serving Chinese mustard

Directions

1
Cover dried mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes or until soft and pliable.
2
Remove mushrooms, squeeze out excess water, cut off stems, and finely mince the caps.
3
Toss shrimp with salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Rinse shrimp well with cold water, pat dry thoroughly, and coarsely mince.
5
Preheat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add peanut oil.
6
Add minced mushrooms, shrimp, ground pork, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and half the green onions.
7
Stir-fry until the pork turns white.
8
Season with sugar, white pepper, rice wine, and light soy sauce.
9
Combine cornstarch and chicken stock in a small bowl until smooth, then pour into the wok.
10
Stir-fry for 1 minute longer until thickened.
11
Remove mixture to a shallow plate and mix in remaining green onion and coriander.
12
Allow filling to cool completely, then refrigerate until needed.
13
Prepare the Wheat Starch Wrapper dough according to recipe instructions.
14
Pinch off 1-inch balls of dough, lightly oil each ball, and flatten into thin 3.5-inch circles.
15
Place 1 large teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
16
Fold the wrapper in half and pinch edges tightly to seal.
17
Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
18
Place dumplings without touching on a lightly oiled bamboo steamer or heat-resistant plate.
19
Steam over boiling water for 3 minutes.
20
Serve hot, dipped in light soy sauce and Chinese mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 129.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g10%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g64%
Sugars 14.7g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, dumpling, fun gwau, steamed, translucent, wheat starch, shrimp, mushroom, appetizer, asian, seafood, steamer, homemade, traditional, snack

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Steamed Translucent Dumpling – Fun Gwau

Nutrition Facts