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Dim Sum: Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

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9/10

Translucent shrimp dumplings — the benchmark of dim sum quality.

Shellfish Dumpling Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Wheat starch dough creates the signature translucent wrapper; the snap of fresh shrimp is the test.

Key Ingredients

shrimp wheat starch tapioca starch pork fat bamboo shoots sesame oil

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