9 October, 2015
Steamed Dim Sims
Steamed Dim Sims
Makes:approximately 36
Ingredients:
- 500g pork mince
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup finely shredded wombok
- 1/2 cup chopped bean sprouts
- 1 packet wonton wrappers
Method:
- Place mince, 3/4 of the beaten egg whites and all remaining ingredients, except the wrappers and use your hands to combine the ingredients well
- Mix the 1/4 of the beaten egg whites with 1/4 cup of water and beat together well
- Place a tablespoon of mixture in the middle of the wrapper and shape in a cylinder shape
- To fold:
* Dampen on all 4 sides of the wonton wrapper with the egg glaze
* Pinch the 4 flat sides up to the mixture
* Pinch in at the base of the point and fold up and over the mixture
* Repeat on the opposite corner, gently press the mixture back under the two opposite corner folds to push back to the original cylinder shape
* Repeat the pinch and fold over with the 2 remaining corners
* Dampen your finger with egg glaze and ensure the top joins are moist
* Finally gently roll the complete little parcel between your hands to delivery the cylindrical dim sim shape - Repeat the folding and rolling process until all of the dim sim mixture is gone
- To cook place the dim sims in a bamboo steamer basket but do not overcrowd and allow at least 1-2cm between each dim sim and place over steadily simmers water and steam for 10-15 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and the wrappers are soft and wrinkly
- Serve with your dipping sauce of choice.
Recipe Notes:
- Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
- This recipe is freezer friendly when the dim sims have been rolled but not yet steamed
- The dim sims can also be deep fried, however steaming is the healthier alternative.
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.