Pork-and-Shrimp Dumplings

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Pork-and-Shrimp Dumplings
45 min.
32
49kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with an exquisite but simple dish, these Pork-and-Shrimp Dumplings are your answer! Bursting with flavor and elegance, these dairy-free delights make the perfect appetizer or snack for any gathering, serving up to 32 people. The combination of lean ground pork and finely minced shrimp creates a deliciously succulent filling, while the addition of water chestnuts adds a delightful crunch that will keep everyone coming back for more.

What’s great about these dumplings is not only their delightful taste but also their versatility. Whether you're hosting an antipasti platter, a cozy starter for dinner, or a casual snack for an afternoon gathering, these dumplings fit the bill perfectly. Plus, they pack in only 49 calories each, making them a guilt-free indulgence!

The preparation is straightforward and fun, allowing you to flex those culinary muscles while creating handmade dumplings that taste just as amazing as they look. As you fold and pinch each wrapper, you’re not just cooking; you’re crafting a delightful bite that promises to impress. Serve them steamed and warm, and watch as your guests rave about these delicious morsels. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive into this flavorful adventure!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup water chestnuts canned finely chopped
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • tablespoon sherry dry
  • 1.5 teaspoons ginger minced peeled
  • 0.3 cup spring onion minced
  • 0.5 pound ground pork lean
  • 0.3 cup chicken broth 
  • 32 servings cabbage leaves green steamed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 pound shrimp minced peeled
  • 32  wonton wrappers 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well, and set aside.
  2. Working with 1 won ton wrapper at a time (cover the remaining wrappers to keep them from drying out), spoon about 1 tablespoon pork mixture into center of each wrapper. Moisten edges of dough with water, and bring 2 opposite corners to center, pinching points to seal. Bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching points to seal. Pinch 4 edges together to seal.
  3. Place dumplings on a large baking sheet sprinkled with 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and cover loosely with a towel to keep from drying out.
  4. Line a bamboo steamer with steamed cabbage leaves.
  5. Place dumplings 1/2 inch apart in steamer; cover with steamer lid.
  6. Add water to a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil.
  7. Place steamer in skillet; steam dumplings for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove dumplings from steamer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories49kcal
Protein23.03%
Fat31.02%
Carbs45.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.94
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.896956504687%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.82kcal
2.44%
Fat:1.65g
2.54%
Saturated Fat:0.59g
3.66%
Carbohydrates:5.5g
1.83%
Net Carbohydrates:5.19g
1.89%
Sugar:0.18g
0.2%
Cholesterol:11.48mg
3.83%
Sodium:88.68mg
3.86%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:2.76g
5.52%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.15%
Selenium:3.92µg
5.6%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.84%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.98%
Phosphorus:28.42mg
2.84%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.83%
Iron:0.4mg
2.24%
Folate:8.43µg
2.11%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.08%
Vitamin K:2.06µg
1.96%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.91%
Copper:0.04mg
1.8%
Potassium:49.21mg
1.41%
Fiber:0.31g
1.24%
Magnesium:4.77mg
1.19%
Source:My Recipes