Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
These dumplings pair juicy pork with sweet shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and peppery watercress for a lively bite. Savory notes of oyster sauce, soy, and sesame perfume the filling, whether you pan-fry for a crisp bottom or boil for a tender finish. Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings are perfect for sharing at gatherings, as a snack, or served in hot broth.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the pork, watercress, water chestnuts, green onion, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, ground white pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the filling onto each dumpling skin. Set 1 shrimp on top of the filling, lightly moisten the edge of the dumpling skin, fold it over, and pinch with your fingers to seal all the way around.
- 3
To cook: Pan-fry the dumplings in a large skillet over medium heat with oil for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, OR place them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes; drain and serve in hot chicken broth.
- Calories 290.47 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.4 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.54 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 166.44 mg High
- Sodium 207.23 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.76 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.86 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.35 g Low Source
- Calcium 44.71 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source
- Potassium 259.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Ground Pork, Ground Pork, and Medium Shrimp. Each serving provides about 290.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
- It is a Chinese dumpling recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Ground Pork, Ground Pork, Medium Shrimp, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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