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Kanom Jeeb (Thai Dumplings Recipe)

Savory Kanom Jeeb (Thai Dumplings Recipe) to Delight Your Tastebuds

Indulge in delicious Kanom Jeeb, Thai dumplings filled with savory minced pork and shrimp, wrapped in tender dough, offering a true taste of Thailand.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can substitute with chicken or shrimp.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the filling.
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Roots Or cilantro stems.
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns Freshly ground.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Carrots Finely diced; can substitute bell peppers.
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Chives can be substituted.
  • 5 pcs Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Soaked and chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Golden Mountain Sauce Can use soy sauce.
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar Brown sugar can be used.
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Mushroom sauce as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Tapioca starch is a good replacement.
Wrapper Ingredients
  • 12 pcs Dumpling Wrappers Homemade or store-bought.
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Vegetable oil can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Oil Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Crispy Fried Garlic For garnish.

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • mixing bowl
  • Mortar and pestle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Use a mortar and pestle to pound the coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic until finely ground. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground pork with golden mountain sauce, sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add ground spices, egg, diced carrots, green onions, and soaked mushrooms. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Take a dumpling wrapper, add about 1 tablespoon of filling, moisten edges with water, fold in half, and pinch to seal. Repeat until all filling is used.
  4. Line your steamer with parchment. Arrange dumplings in a single layer and steam for about 10 minutes until wrappers are translucent.
  5. Serve hot with dipping sauces like soy sauce or sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize fillings as desired; keep filling well combined for even flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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