Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
50 min.
40
60kcal

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Discover the delightful world of Cantonese cuisine with these mouthwatering Pork and Shrimp Dumplings! Perfectly crafted for those who appreciate a dairy-free option, these dumplings are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With a harmonious blend of succulent ground pork and tender shrimp, each bite bursts with flavor, enhanced by the crunch of water chestnuts and the freshness of watercress.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a delicious snack, these dumplings are sure to impress. They make for an excellent antipasti, starter, or appetizer, and with 40 servings, there's plenty to go around! The combination of savory oyster sauce, aromatic garlic, and a hint of sesame oil creates a filling that is both rich and satisfying.

Cooking these dumplings is a fun and engaging experience, whether you choose to pan-fry them to a golden crisp or boil them for a lighter option. Serve them in a warm chicken broth for a comforting dish that will warm your heart and soul. With only 60 calories per dumpling, you can indulge without the guilt. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful Cantonese-style dumplings!

Ingredients

  • ounce water chestnuts drained chopped canned
  • 16 ounce round dumpling skins 
  • teaspoon garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • 0.3 pound ground pork 
  • tablespoon oyster sauce 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil 
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • teaspoon soya sauce 
  • cup watercress chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork, watercress, water chestnuts, green onion, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, ground white pepper and salt and mix together well.
  2. Place 1/2 teaspoonful of this filling onto each dumpling skin.
  3. Place 1 shrimp on the filling, slightly wet the edge of the dumpling skin, fold over and pinch with your fingers to form a seal all the way around.
  4. To cook: Pan fry the dumplings in a large skillet over medium heat with oil for 15 minutes, turning over halfway through OR
  5. Place them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes; drain and serve in hot chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories60kcal
Protein26.94%
Fat20.62%
Carbs52.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.72
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.3195652028789%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:59.9kcal
3%
Fat:1.36g
2.1%
Saturated Fat:0.34g
2.13%
Carbohydrates:7.8g
2.6%
Net Carbohydrates:7.35g
2.67%
Sugar:0.24g
0.26%
Cholesterol:21.32mg
7.11%
Sodium:109.02mg
4.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.01g
8.01%
Selenium:4µg
5.72%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.46%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.56%
Phosphorus:41.28mg
4.13%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.94%
Copper:0.07mg
3.67%
Vitamin K:3.51µg
3.34%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.18%
Iron:0.56mg
3.11%
Folate:10.98µg
2.74%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.22%
Magnesium:7.64mg
1.91%
Potassium:63.2mg
1.81%
Fiber:0.45g
1.81%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.56%
Calcium:15.13mg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes