Traditional Dim Sum Delights
Traditional Dim Sum Delights are a popular Chinese cuisine that is enjoyed by many around the world. This dish is a combination of steamed and fried dumplings that are filled with a variety of ingredients. If you're looking to make this dish at home, then you're in luck! In this recipe, we'll show you how to make Traditional Dim Sum Delights that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup bamboo shoots, chopped
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1 cup scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, scallions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
2. Take a wonton wrapper and place a tablespoon of the filling in the center. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
3. Repeat the process until all the filling is used up.
4. To steam the dumplings, place them in a steamer basket and steam for 10-12 minutes.
5. To fry the dumplings, heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the dumplings and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve the Traditional Dim Sum Delights hot with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping.
Appearance and Taste:
The Traditional Dim Sum Delights are a combination of steamed and fried dumplings that are filled with a variety of ingredients. The appearance of the dish is appetizing with the golden brown color of the fried dumplings and the translucent texture of the steamed dumplings. The taste is savory and flavorful with a combination of pork, shrimp, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and scallions. The soy sauce or chili sauce adds a tangy and spicy flavor to the dish.
Type of Dish: Appetizer
Main Ingredients: Pork, Shrimp, Mushrooms
