Thai-Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Khanom Jeeb)
Discover the exquisite flavors of Khanom Jeeb, a delightful Thai adaptation of classic Chinese dim sum. These tender dumplings combine the succulent goodness of pork and shrimp, complimented by aromatic garlic oil and a luscious dipping sauce.
Ingredients
| 3 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
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| 3 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 5 | whole black peppercorns |
| 2 | cloves garlic, peeled |
| salt to taste | |
| 2 | cilantro stems, chopped |
| 5 | ounces ground pork |
| 5 | ounces shrimp, minced |
| 5 | water chestnuts, minced |
| 1 | tablespoon dark soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon white sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon fish sauce |
| 1 | teaspoon tapioca starch |
| 1 | teaspoon light soy sauce |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| 25 | wonton wrappers, or as needed |
| 3 | tablespoons rice vinegar |
| 3 | tablespoons light soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon white sugar |
| 2 | scallions, sliced into thin rings |
| 1 | bird's eye chile, or more to taste (Optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; add minced garlic. Slowly cook garlic until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. |
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| 2. | Crush peppercorns using a mortar and pestle until powdery. Add peeled garlic and a pinch of salt; crush into a paste. Mix cilantro stems into the paste. |
| 3. | Mix the aromatic paste with pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, dark soy sauce, white sugar, fish sauce, tapioca starch, light soy sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Spoon the flavorful mixture into each wonton wrapper, fold the wrapper over the filling, sealing the edges to create a delicate pouch. |
| 4. | Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, fill with water just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil, add wontons, cover, and steam until the filling is cooked through, about 10 minutes. |
| 5. | Whisk together rice vinegar, light soy sauce, white sugar, scallions, and bird's eye chile in a bowl to create a well-mixed dipping sauce. |
| 6. | Present the Khanom Jeeb elegantly with a drizzle of garlic oil and the delectable dipping sauce served on the side. |
Published on Aug 08, 2024 by Luminița