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Har Gow (虾饺)

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9/10

Translucent pleated dumplings filled with whole shrimp, bamboo shoots, and sesame oil.

Shellfish Dumpling N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

The wheat-tapioca starch wrapper becomes translucent when steamed, showcasing the pink shrimp inside. A small amount of pork fat in the filling keeps it succulent.

Key Ingredients

shrimp wheat starch tapioca starch bamboo shoots sesame oil white pepper pork fat

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