虾饺 (Xia Jiao)

Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent skins.

Ingredients

• 250 grams shrimp
• 1 cup tapioca starch
• 50 grams pork fat
• 1/4 cup bamboo shoots
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar

Method

1. Mix shrimp, pork fat, bamboo shoots, season.
2. Make dough with tapioca starch and boiling water.
3. Roll dough into wrappers, fill with shrimp mix.
4. Steam dumplings in bamboo steamer.

Chef's tips

• Work quickly to prevent dough from drying.
• Steam over high heat for best results.