Pork and Shrimp Dumpling is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. It’s tasty and delicious and simple to make. Add these extra ingredients to elevate its taste.
Pork and Shrimp Dumpling
Asian restaurants are not made the same. Their menu, type of service, and the type of food. Last week, we went to a Vietnamese restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine as well. Curious about how they serve their Pork and Shrimp Dumplings, I ordered two plates, and boy, it was the best Pork and Shrimp Dumplings I ever tasted. I knew in my first bite that they added extra pork fat to it.
I know. It’s not the healthiest in the world, but why not.
So when I replicated it at home, I took an extra measure to add pork fat to it. And it was a success. Although I wish that these Pork and Shrimp Dumplings are 100 % similar in taste, this right here is really good and that you can show off to family and friends.
Equipment
I want to emphasize each instant pot is different, and some settings may not be on the instant pot you got. In my case, I am using Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer Lid, 8 Quart.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 131 grams of pork fat about 1/4 lb of pork fat
- 118 gram shrimp 10 pieces shrimp raw and deveined
- 5 pieces of dried shiitake mushrooms bloomed
- 3 stems of Asian chives wash and cleaned and chopped
- 1 stem green onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon white ground pepper
- 1 large egg
The Secret to the Best Dumplings
- The dumpling wrapper falls off after steaming- You need the right Dumpling wrapper. There are two kinds of dumplings- Thick and Thin. So when you buy one make sure that you choose the thin one. Make sure it’s a dumpling wrapper, not the wonton wrapper.
- My dumplings are tough- Adding pork fat and shiitake mushroom will give the dumpling a bouncy feel in its bite, aside from elevating its taste; so don’t skip these ingredients.
How do you Make Pork and Shrimp dumplings?
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Place pork fat in a food processor and process until finely ground. Set aside.
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Devein shrimp and chop until ground. Set aside.
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Place 4- 5 pieces of shiitake mushroom in five cups of cold water. Let them bloom overnight and when ready, squeeze out the water. Finely chop and set aside.
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Chop the green onion and Asian chives into small pieces and set them aside.
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Place the ground pork in a large bowl. Add in the ground shrimp and pork fat. Add the shiitake mushroom, chives, and green onion. Season with sesame toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, and white ground pepper. Add in the large egg. Mix all of the ingredients by hand. Make sure that the ingredients are completely incorporated. Cover the mixture and let it sit in the fridge for an hour.
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Take one tablespoon of the ingredient and do a taste test. Heat a small amount of oil and fry the mixture. Season according to your liking if needed.
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When ready, place the dumpling wrapper in between your thumb and index finger and brush all edges with water. Place one tablespoon of the dumpling mixture and push it down. Flatten the top and leave an opening in the middle. Seal excess dumpling wrappers with water to hold them together. Please see the video on the process.
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Spray the steamer with nonstick oil. Place the prepared dumplings on the tray. Boil twenty cups of water and steam the Pork and Shrimp Dumplings for twelve minutes.
How do you freeze Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
You can freeze these pork dumplings after you form them. Line the shaped dumplings on a baking sheet and freeze. Let it rest on the counter for a few minutes so that you can easily remove them and store it in a Ziploc.
When you are ready to eat your dumplings, steam them while frozen for five minutes. You can garnish it with shredded carrots if you want.
For more Instant Pot Duo Crisp Recipes
- Jasmine Rice Cooked in the Instant Pot
- Okinawan Sweet Potato
- Instant Pot Kare Kare
- Instant Pot Adobo
- Instant Pot Sushi Rice
- Instant Pot Gua Bao
- Instant Pot Oyster Sauce Chicken Wings
- Instant Pot Pork Chashu
- Instant Pot Pearl Meatballs
Pork and Shrimp Dumpling
Equipment
- Steamer
- bowl
- Spoon/knife
- spatula
- lemon zester
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 131 grams pork fat about 1/4 lb of pork fat
- 118 gram shrimp 10 pieces shrimp raw and deveined
- 5 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms bloomed and finely
- 3 stems Asian chives wash and cleaned and chopped
- 1 stem green onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon white ground pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 pack Dumpling wrapper Choose the Thin label
- 1 stick carrots for garnish use a lemon zester to shred carrot and garnish on topof the dumplings
Instructions
- Place pork fat in a food processor and process until finely ground. Set aside.
- Devein shrimp and chop until ground. Set aside.
- Place 4- 5 pieces of shiitake mushroom in five cups of cold water. Let them bloom overnight and when ready, squeeze out the water. Finely chop and set aside.
- Chop the green onion and Asian chives into small pieces and set them aside.
- Place the ground pork in a large bowl. Add in the ground shrimp and pork fat. Add the shiitake mushroom, chives, and green onion. Season with sesame toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, and white ground pepper. Add in the large egg. Mix all of the ingredients by hand. Make sure that the ingredients are completely incorporated. Cover the mixture and let it sit in the fridge for an hour.
- Take one tablespoon of the ingredient and do a taste test. Heat a small amount of oil and fry the mixture. Season according to your liking if needed.
- When ready, place the dumpling wrapper in between your thumb and index finger and brush all edges with water. Place one tablespoon of the dumpling mixture and push it down. Flatten the top and leave an opening in the middle. Seal excess dumpling wrappers with water to hold them together. Garnish with shredded carrot.Please see the video on the process on the notes
- Spray steamer with nonstick oil. Place the prepared dumplings on the tray. Boil twenty cups of water and steam the Pork and Shrimp Dumplings for twelve minutes.
Cook the Frozen Dumplings in the Instant Pot Duo
- Add five cups of water to the inner pot and place the dehydrating tray. Spray the tray with nonstick oil and arrange frozen dumplings and garnish with shredded carrots.
- Cover with the pressure cooker lid. Push the steam button and set the timer to five minutes. The Instant Pot will build pressure and the five-minute time will start. When done release the pressure and remove the lid. Serve the dumplings with your favorite sauce.
Hi, Ron!!!!
Hi Shiob! Love it!