Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 11 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Lard | 1 tbsp (12.8g) | 115 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Oyster | 6 medium (84g) | 81 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Green Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Wheat | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Bamboo Shoots | not in our table | 0 |
| Water Chestnut | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 3/4 cup wheat starch
- 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
- 1/2 cup boiling water, or as needed
- 2 teaspoons lard
- Har Gow Filling:
- 6 ounces raw shrimp
- 2 tablespoons bamboo shoots
- 2 tablespoons water chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
Sift the wheat starch and tapioca starch into a bowl. Slowly add the
boiling water and begin stirring immediately. Add enough water until you have a sticky dough. Add the lard and knead the dough until it is smooth. Cover the dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
Finely chop the shrimp. Rinse the bamboo shoots and water chestnuts under warm running water. Drain. Shred the bamboo shoots and finely chop the water chestnuts.
While the dough is resting, mix together the filling ingredients. Knead the rested dough a bit more.
To make the dumplings, pinch of a heaping teaspoon of dough and roll out into a 3-inch circle. Wet the edges of the circle. Add 1 level teaspoon of the filling in the middle. Fold over the dough and pleat the edges to seal.
Continue with the remainder of the dumplings.
Steam the dumplings until the filling is cooked and the dough is shiny and translucent ( 12 - 15 minutes).
Category:American Chinese Recipes
Category:American Chinese Snacks