Yum cha with har kao
A simplified yum cha ritual for home: Har Kao packed with shrimp, steamed properly and served with a fresh dip.
Instructions
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Prepare the basket
Bring the water to a boil. Line the bamboo basket with perforated paper or dried cabbage leaves, without blocking the steam flow.
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Arrange the har kao
Put the Har Kao straight from the freezer in a single layer, with space between the pieces. Don't let them touch the water.
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Steam ⏱ 4 min 30 sec
Set the basket over the boiling water and close the lid. Don't lift the lid or move the dumplings while they cook.
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Make the dip
Mix the Soy Sauce with the rice vinegar, ginger, spring onions, sesame oil and Sriracha Sauce. Taste and keep the dip balanced, not too spicy.
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Serve immediately
Lift the har kao carefully, using a thin spatula. Serve them straight from the basket, while the wrapper is translucent and springy.
Good to know
The wrapper is delicate and tears if the dumplings are moved before they're done. The timing starts only when the basket sits over already-boiling water. The product contains crustaceans, gluten, soy and sesame.
Frequently asked questions
What is yum cha?
It is the Cantonese ritual of eating steamed dim sum alongside tea. Here it is simplified at home with Har Kao with Shrimp and a fresh soy, ginger and chili dip.
How long do you steam frozen har kao?
Put them straight from the freezer and steam for about four and a half minutes. The timing starts only when the basket sits over already-boiling water.
Why does the dumpling wrapper tear?
Because it is delicate and tears if you move them before they are done. Do not lift the lid or touch the Har Kao while they cook, then lift them out with a thin spatula.
What dip goes with har kao?
A dip of 4 tbsp Soy Sauce with rice vinegar, ginger, spring onion, sesame oil and a teaspoon of sriracha. Keep it balanced, not too spicy.
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Yum cha with har kao
Yum cha with har kao
A simplified yum cha ritual for home: Har Kao packed with shrimp, steamed properly and served with a fresh dip.
Notes
The wrapper is delicate and tears if the dumplings are moved before they're done. The timing starts only when the basket sits over already-boiling water. The product contains crustaceans, gluten, soy and sesame.
