Savory Thai Dumplings Recipe: A Delicious Homemade Treat

This Thai Dumplings Recipe delivers authentic flavors and versatile fillings, making it a perfect appetizer for any occasion.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 dumplings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 lb Ground Pork Can substitute with ground chicken or shrimp
1 large Egg Use flaxseed meal for a vegan option
3 pieces Coriander Roots Substitute with cilantro stems if needed
1 tsp Black Peppercorns Ground black pepper can be used as an alternative
2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is ideal
1 cup Carrots Finely chopped; bell peppers or peas are alternatives
2 stalks Green Onions Chives can be used as a substitute
3 dried Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Any dried or fresh mushrooms can work
3 tbsp Golden Mountain Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute
1 tbsp White Sugar Brown sugar offers a richer taste if preferred
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Use a mushroom-based sauce for vegetarian option
2 tbsp Cornstarch Tapioca starch or potato starch can be used

For the Wrappers

20 Dumpling Wrappers Rice flour wrappers are a gluten-free alternative

For Cooking

1 tbsp Sesame Oil Can be omitted if unavailable
1 tbsp Garlic Oil Regular oil can substitute
2 tbsp Crispy Fried Garlic Optional garnish

Equipment

steamer
mortar and pestle
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Authentic Kanom Jeeb

Prepare the Spice Mix by pounding coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic in a mortar and pestle for 3-5 minutes until fine.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, golden mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, egg, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
Add crushed spice mixture and diced vegetables (carrots and green onions) to the pork filling and mix gently.
Take a dumpling wrapper, scoop some pork filling, moisten the edges with water, fold and seal.
Prepare the steamer with parchment paper, arrange dumplings in a single layer, steam for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2dumplingsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to keep the filling dry and seal the dumplings carefully. Explore different cooking methods and customize fillings to your taste.

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