Shanghai Dumplings
"This recipe has never seen Shanghai but the wrappers have! This is a steamed dumpling with healthy, spicy ingredients. It is quite spicy so if you don't like anything too hot cut back on the Jalapeno & Chilie flakes. I like to serve these dumplings with Asian sweet chili sauce or with a simple soy dipping sauce. One very easy dipping sauce is 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. You do not cook this sauce just let it sit for an hour or so before serving. The wrappers are available in many super markets and for sure available in Asian markets They come in a 1 pound package in two separate sections and You only need 1 section for this recipe. Freeze the other half. Your dumplings can also be frozen and steamed directly from the feezer -they just take a couple of minutes longer. For quick preparation use your mini chopper.The wrappers are apprx a 4" circle The main difference between Shanghai Dumpling wrappers and Wonton wrapper is the flour. Dumpling wrappers are made from Rice flour Wonton wrappers ordinary flour. The dumpling wrapper becomes almost transparent when steamed.
For additional zesty flavor add 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger to the filling"
photo by Bergy
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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36 dumplings
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb dumpling wrappers, shanghai style (36 wrappers)
- 2 chicken thighs, skinless, Boneless, minced
- 5 roasted garlic cloves, minced
- 8 button mushrooms, minced
- 3 tablespoons sweet onions, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, membrane removed, minced
- 2 green onions, green & white, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, hot
- 4 tablespoons dry sherry
- 5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
directions
- In a lightly sprayed skillet mix all the ingredients except the wrappers,.
- Mix well.
- Over medium heat cook until hot through (apprx) 10 minutes.
- Cool.
- Place a slightly heaped tsp of the mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- With a Q tip moisten the edge of the wrapper all around with water.
- Bring the center of the circle together over the mixture and pull in the edges so you form a small purse. Make sure you have sealed them well.
- Spray your steamer with Pam or other oil as the dumplings may, otherwise tend to stick.
- Steam for apprx 12-15 minutes until the wrapper has an almost translucent appearance and the filling is hot.
- Serve with either a simple soy sauce or the spicy Asian sweet chili sauce.
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Reviews
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There are actually Shanghai Dumplings made with pork, had some while I was in Shanghai last year for the world-expo (and a honeymoon weekend)...<br/><br/>As Bergy admits, this is not quite the same but nice none the less.. -
It all worked as described, but I really missed the ingredient of ginger in these dumplings: personal preference, probably! Having it in the dipping sauce was helpful. The flavors blend nicely, and I liked the extra kick from the jalapeno. -
Tried this for the RSC #15 Contest. A couple of notes. I did make 1/2 the recipe as is and 1/2 with my changes to rate effectively. First to me, it was not that hot, I even used some of the seeds and ribs. But that is just my personal taste. Second, I did not like the roasted garlic, plain garlic to me had a much better flavor. Third, I preferred shitakis, vs white mushrooms, it gave a much deeper flavor which I thought was needed. Personal experience, using a Qtip can get fibers from the tip on the wonton. I use my finger to moisten always. Spraying the steamer, I use a bamboo steamer, you may just want to clarify that. A bamboo steamer doesn't need to be steamed as some teflon coated ones don't need either. Last ... Clarify the difference between Shanghai wonton wrappers and regular wrappers. Shanghai wrappers do not have egg in the dough whereas a regular wonton wrapper does. They do have a bit of a different taste and they are not as easily found. They are only available at my Asian Market whereas all my grocery store carry wonton wrappers. But overall a nice flavor and thx for sharing Kim
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Bergy
Small town in the Okanagan, B.C.
On January 10 2010 I will celebrate 9 years of Life with Zaar. I can't imagine being without it! It has become part of my daily routine.
I feel very privileged to be one of the hosts on the Photo Forum. Taking photos of my culinary efforts is a full time hobby and I love it. My friends all know what to expect when they come to dinner "Are you finished taking pictures?" or "Did you get a photo of so & so?" I never let them wait too long and the food is NEVER cold! I now have over 6000 photos on Zaar - some fairly good and some definitely not so good. I am happy to say that practice does help.
My roots are in Vancouver BC Canada - a very beautiful city that holds many wonderful memories for me. In 1990, I decided that for my retirement years I may want to settle in a smaller community and found a slice of heaven in the North Okanagan B.C. I love living here but every once in a while I miss the bright city lights, the Broadway shows and some of the small wonderful ethnic restaurants that Vancouver abounds in. That is easily resolved. I just take a trip to the coast, visit with friends for a weekend see a show and feast on Dim Sum or other specialty foods.
I am getting a bit long in the tooth but was a very adventurous person. I have river rafted Hell's Gate on the Fraser river, been up in a glider over Hawaii (no not a Hang Glider!), gone hot air ballooning in the Napa Valley & the Fraser Valley, driven dune buggies on the dunes in Oregon, Para sailing in Mexico and tried many other adventurous, challenging, fun things. I have yet to try bungee jumping or sky diving. I may do them yet. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Mexco has been a favorite haunt. I have visited that lovely country many many times. Australia is another favorite as is England!
In the past 16 months I have taken off 61 pounds and feel wonderful. I am off all medications and all systems are GO! In years I may be 79 but in spirit I am still in my forties. We are only as old as we allow ourselves to feel. Always think positive. Do something a bit challenging every day & always do something silly every day. Be a kid again! Laugh every day - it is internal jogging.
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