Prawn Dumplings are extremely popular in Hong Kong. Because they are so tasty and moreish, filled with prawns, chives and bamboo shoots, is easy to make at home, and just as good as the ones in the café.
Pat dry the tiger prawns and bamboo shoots with kitchen paper.
Finely chop the prawns with a large knife and put them in a large bowl.
Finely chop the bamboo shoots and put them in the same bowl.
Add the spring onions, chives, sesame oil, egg white corn flour, ginger, salt .pepper, soya sauce, and stock . Mix well chopsticks, or use your hands.
Place a steamer over a pan of simmering water.
Put about 2 teaspoons of the prawns mixture in the center of each pastry square, and bring the sides, up lightly to make frilly drapes. Decorate each with a green pea on to.
Place the dumplings on a try as you make them. When they re all ready. line the steamer with baking parchment and put the dumplings in put the lid on and steam for 7-8 minutes. Leave to rest for few minutes before serving.
