
Translucent crystal shrimp dumplings
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
8 min
Total Time
48 min
Servings
4
20 dumplings
Difficulty
Advanced
Cost
Moderate
$$
Translucent crystal shrimp dumplings
Plump shrimp encased in a delicate, translucent wheat starch wrapper. Har gow is the gold standard of dim sum, testing a chef skill with its pleated, see-through skin and juicy filling.
40m
Prep Time
8m
Cook Time
48m
Total Time
4
Servings
Hard
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Har gow is considered one of the most technically demanding dim sum items. The wrapper must be thin enough to be translucent yet strong enough to hold the bouncy shrimp filling without tearing.
Mix chopped shrimp with bamboo shoots, sesame oil, white pepper, 1 tsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and sugar.
Pour 3/4 cup boiling water into combined wheat and tapioca starches. Mix quickly with chopsticks, then knead into a smooth dough.
Divide dough into 20 pieces. Roll each into a thin round using an oiled cleaver or rolling pin.
Place a spoonful of filling in each wrapper. Pleat one side to seal into a crescent shape with 7 to 10 pleats.
Steam dumplings in a lined bamboo steamer over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until wrappers are translucent.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
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Sesame Oil
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Shop sesame oil for this recipeKeep the dough covered at all times as wheat starch dough dries out extremely quickly.
Use the flat side of a cleaver to press and roll the dough rounds for thin, even wrappers.
Steam fresh for best results. Freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray, then bag for up to 2 months.
Steam frozen dumplings for 10 minutes without thawing.
Per serving (90mg) · 4 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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