Phoenix Eye Dumplings 鳳眼餃

These delicate steamed dumplings are shaped to resemble a phoenix eye, typically filled with succulent shrimp and a hint of pork, garnished with a single pea.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 250g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 50g pork fat, finely minced
• 30g bamboo shoots, finely diced
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 24 wonton wrappers (round, thin)
• 24 green peas, for garnish

Steps

1. Chop half of the shrimp into a paste and dice the other half into small pieces. In a bowl, combine the shrimp paste, diced shrimp, pork fat, bamboo shoots, egg white, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined and slightly sticky.
2. Lay out a wonton wrapper. Place a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of the filling in the center. Fold the wrapper in half to create a crescent shape, leaving the top edge slightly open to form the 'phoenix eye'. Pinch the edges to seal, leaving the center slightly open.
3. Place a single green pea on the exposed filling in the center of each dumpling.
4. Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or greased surface. Steam over high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
5. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

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