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Thai Dumplings Recipe

Savor the Flavors: Irresistible Thai Dumplings Recipe

Discover the authentic Thai Dumplings Recipe that transports you to Thailand's street markets with every delicious bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 250 grams Ground Pork or ground chicken for a lighter option
  • 1 large Egg use fresh for best results
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Roots substitute cilantro stems if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns or white pepper for a milder touch
  • 3 cloves Garlic preferably fresh minced
  • 1 small Carrots finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions finely chopped, chives can be an alternative
  • 4 grams Dried Shiitake Mushrooms soaked
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Golden Mountain Sauce or soy sauce as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar can replace with honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce use a vegan option for vegetarian
For the Wrappers and Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder as an alternative
  • 20 pieces Dumpling Wrappers opt for gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can swap with vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Oil optional for brushing wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon Crispy Fried Garlic for garnish

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Steamer Basket
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Spice Mix: Pound coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic until a coarse paste forms, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Mix Sauce: Combine Golden Mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a bowl, whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Blend Filling: In a food processor, blend ground pork, sauce mixture, egg, and cornstarch until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Combine Filling: Transfer filling to a bowl, fold in spice blend, carrots, green onions, and shiitake mushrooms, mix well, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Shape Dumplings: Place filling in center of a wrapper, moisten edges, pinch to seal, repeat for all wrappers.
  6. Steam Dumplings: Line a steamer with parchment, steam dumplings over simmering water for 10 minutes until wrappers are translucent.

Nutrition

Serving: 5dumplingsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cooked dumplings in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze uncooked for up to 3 months.

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