Ingredients:
Dumplings with Shrimp and Chives in a Baking Dish
Twenty 6-inch-diameter rice paper wrappers
– 1 pound of cooked shrimp, roughly diced – 1/4 cup of chopped chives – 2 minced garlic cloves
– Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
– Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon
– 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, freshly ground
For greasing, you may use either olive oil or nonstick frying spray.
– Tamarind sauce (if desired)
PREPARATION:
- Spray or lightly oil a baking sheet and set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Chop the shrimp and mix them with the chives, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until everything is combined.
- Gently submerge a rice paper wrapper in warm water for about ten to fifteen seconds, or until it becomes somewhat pliable—but not too soft!—before using. Place it on a moistened, clean dish towel.
- Spoon about one spoonful of the shrimp filling towards the rice paper’s base, ensuring there’s enough room at the edges and bottom.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the wrapper, then roll it up firmly, like a tiny burrito.
- Arrange the dumplings on the baking sheet that has been preheated, seam side down. Continue with the rest of the filling and wrappers.
- Spray the dumplings with cooking spray or gently brush them with olive oil on top. They can get a beautiful oven tan with this!
Put the dumplings in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they become a golden brown and crisp. Near the conclusion of the baking time, be careful not to overbake them and ruin their delicate texture.
- Take them out of the oven, transfer to a cooling rack, and after a few minutes, top with your preferred dipping sauce.
Tips and Variations—If you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative, you may use finely shredded tofu or a combination of your preferred vegetables, like as cabbage and shiitake mushrooms, in lieu of the shrimp.
– A If your children do not like chives, you can simply replace them with green onions, which are milder, or you may use finely chopped spinach, which is another tasty green option.
– A For a delightful combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, try this entertaining dipping sauce recipe: combine a touch of honey with soy sauce and a squeeze of lime.
– A To save time, you may use pre-cooked shrimp or shredded carrots that you purchased at the shop.
– A If you handle the rice sheets individually and briefly dampen them with a cloth, you can prevent them from adhering or ripping.
– A Finally, include the whole family in making these dumplings! Everyone can have fun while eating supper when even the smallest ones pitch in with rolling and dipping.