Kanom Jeeb Thai Dumplings (Print-Friendly Version)
Delicate steamed dumplings with seasoned pork, shiitake mushrooms and authentic Thai spices in translucent wrappers.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Filling
01 -
14 oz or 3 1/4 cups ground pork
02 -
1 egg
03 -
2 small coriander roots
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2 tsp black peppercorns
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2 cloves garlic
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1/4 cup carrots, finely diced
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2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
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2 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and finely chopped
→ Seasoning and Sauces
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3 tbsp golden mountain sauce
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1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
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2 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
→ Others
13 -
1 pack dumpling wrappers
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1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
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Garlic oil, to apply a small layer of oil to the wontons
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Crispy fried garlic, to taste, for garnishing
# How to Make It:
01 -
Pound coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic with a mortar and pestle.
02 -
Combine golden mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a mixing bowl.
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Add ground pork into a blender or food processor with your sauce mixture, egg, and tapioca starch. Pulse until it reaches a smooth texture that will be easy to spoon into the dumpling wrappers.
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Transfer the ground dumpling filling mixture to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine with the crushed spice mixture of step 1 and your finely diced vegetables.
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To easily shape the dumplings, place a wonton wrapper over the concave side of a tablespoon, press gently to create a well, add the filling to the center, lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold the edges up and around the filling, pinching to seal while nestled in the spoon to maintain the perfect shape.
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Prepare your steamer by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cover and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes until they’re cooked through, and the wrappers are translucent. Enjoy hot.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Serve as an appetizer, snack, or a light meal with a dipping sauce such as soy sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, or homemade wonton dipping sauce.
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Experiment with alternate fillings like shrimp, chicken, beef, or vegetables-only to create different variations.