Shrimp har gow or dumpling is one type of dimsum with a thin, transparent wrapper that covers the shrimp inside. It tastes excellent with juicy, soft texture, thereby many people love it, much like shrimp siomay.
If you are looking for a delicious shrimp har gow recipe to be recreated at home, this recipe from Frosala can be the right choice. The ingredients are easy to get and the process is simple.
What are those ingredients and how to make it? Discover more in the discussion below.
Ingredients of the Delicious Shrimp Har Gow
Ingredients of the Filling
- 300 grams of Frosala peeled shrimp
- 100 grams of chicken fillet
- 2 siung bawang putih
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of grated ginger
- ½ tsp of mushroom stock
- Pepper powder
- Salt
- Lime juice
Ingredients of the Wrapper
- 300 grams of wheat flour
- 150 grams of sago starch
- 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
- Hot water
- Salt
How to Make Delicious Shrimp Har Gow
- Clean the shrimp and marinate in lime juice for 10-15 minutes.
- While waiting for the marinade, prepare the har gow wrapper by mixing the wheat flour, sago starch, and salt in a large bowl. Stir well.
- Pour water into the dough little by little while stirring to avoid sticking.
- Add vegetable oil and knead the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.
- While waiting, grind the chicken fillet, marinated shrimp, and garlic using a blender or food processor.
- Mix the ground chicken, shrimp, and garlic with sesame oil, grated ginger, mushroom stock, and salt in a bowl. Stir well.
- Back to the wrapper dough, divide it into several tiny pieces. Roll it with a rolling pin until it is about 1 mm thick.
- Put 1 tsp of har gow filling in the center of the har gow wrapper pieces.
- Fold the har gow wrapper into a fan form and make sure the folds are tight.
- Repeat the 9th and 10th step until the har gow wrapper and filling run out.
- Prepare a steamer and steam the har gow for 10-15 minutes until done.
- Shrimp har gow is ready to serve.
How to Serve
Serve shrimp har gow with chili oil for a hotter and savory flavor. For a milder dipping sauce, try making your own har gow sauce with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sliced green onions.
Recipe Variations
That is the recipe for delicious shrimp har gow which you can try at home. You are definitely allowed to recreate it and add certain ingredients to your preference. However, there are some recipe variations to make your shrimp har gow even more delicious:
- Add 1 egg white to the wrapper dough to make it chewier.
- Add a small amount of tapioca flour to make the har gow filling crispier.
- Make sure to use fresh and high quality shrimp from Frosala.
Frosala shrimp are harvested from professional farms and processed with the same-day freezing method. This way, Frosala shrimp remain fresh from the farm until they reach your kitchen.
Are you interested in giving it a try? Order Frosala shrimp today and make delicious shrimp har gow at home!
