Dim Sum Platter

Name: Dim Sum Platter
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups wheat starch; 1/4 cup corn starch; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 lb ground pork; 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and minced; 24 wonton wrappers; 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded; 2 carrots, julienned; 1 cup bean sprouts; 12 spring roll wrappers; 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup soy dipping sauce, for serving; 2 tbsp chili oil, for serving

A delightful assortment of traditional Chinese dim sum including steamed dumplings, siu mai, and spring rolls. This shareable lunch provides a variety of flavors and textures in bite-sized portions.

70 minHardServes 4550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
1/2 cup bamboo shoots, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups wheat starch
1/4 cup corn starch
1 cup boiling water
1/2 lb ground pork
6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and minced
24 wonton wrappers
2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, julienned
1 cup bean sprouts
12 spring roll wrappers
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup soy dipping sauce, for serving
2 tbsp chili oil, for serving

Instructions

1

For Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): In a bowl, mix 1 lb peeled, deveined, and chopped large shrimp and 1/2 cup finely chopped bamboo shoots with 1 teaspoon 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 teaspoon 2 tbsp soy sauce, a pinch of 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp white pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2

For the Har Gow dough: Mix 1 1/2 cups wheat starch and 1/4 cup corn starch in a bowl. Slowly add 1 cup boiling water while stirring until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, cover with a damp cloth, and rest for 15 minutes.
3

Roll the dough into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3-inch circle, add 1 tablespoon of filling, and pleat edges to form dumplings.
4

For Siu Mai: Combine 1/2 lb ground pork, remaining chopped shrimp, 6 soaked and minced dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 tablespoon 4 finely chopped green onions, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce, and a pinch of white pepper and 1 tsp sugar.
5

Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of each 24 wonton wrappers. Gather the edges and shape into an open-topped cup.
6

For Spring Rolls: Stir-fry 2 cups shredded napa cabbage, 2 julienned carrots, 1 cup bean sprouts, and remaining green onions with 2 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons 2 cups for frying vegetable oil until vegetables are soft. Season with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Cool completely.
7

Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable filling on each 12 spring roll wrappers. Fold sides in and roll tightly, sealing edges with water.
8

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan. Fry spring rolls until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
9

Steam Har Gow and Siu Mai in a bamboo steamer over boiling water for 8-10 minutes.
10

Arrange all dim sum on a serving platter. Serve hot with 1/2 cup for serving soy dipping sauce and 2 tbsp for serving chili oil.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Dim Sum Platter?

For Dim Sum Platter, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 8. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Dim Sum Platter look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until vegetables are soft. Step 8: cook until golden brown.

Is there a substitute for oyster sauce in Dim Sum Platter?

The entry for Dim Sum Platter calls for 2 tsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Dim Sum Platter?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Dim Sum Platter uses 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped.

Can I make Dim Sum Platter gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 24 wonton wrappers, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free lunch collection instead.

How many calories are in Dim Sum Platter?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 550 calories, with 24 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 820 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Dim Sum Platter the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Refrigerate for 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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