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Kanom Jeeb (Thai Dumplings Recipe)

Thai kanom jeeb dumplings in a bamboo tray with spicy dipping sauce, one dumpling lifted with chopsticks above the sauce.
Make authentic kanom jeeb with this easy Thai dumpling recipe that’s loaded with flavor in every bite.
Praew
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Appetizer, Snack
Serving Size 40 dumplings

Ingredients

  • 14 oz or 3 1/4 cups ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 2 small coriander roots
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup carrots, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 dried shiitake mushroom, soaked and finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp golden mountain sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pack dumpling wrappers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • garlic oil, to apply a small layer of oil to the wontons
  • crispy fried garlic, to taste, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Pound coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic with a mortar and pestle.
  • Combine golden mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a mixing bowl.
  • Add ground pork into a blender or food processor with your sauce mixture, egg, and tapioca starch. Pulse until it reaches a smooth texture that will be easy to spoon into the dumpling wrappers.
  • Transfer the ground dumpling filling mixture to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine with the crushed spice mixture of step 1 and your finely diced vegetables.
  • To easily shape the dumplings, place a wonton wrapper over the concave side of a tablespoon, press gently to create a well, add the filling to the center, lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold the edges up and around the filling, pinching to seal while nestled in the spoon to maintain the perfect shape.
  • Prepare your steamer by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cover and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes until they’re cooked through, and the wrappers are translucent. Enjoy hot.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Serve as an appetizer, as a snack, or as a light meal with a dipping sauce such as soy sauce, Thai sweet chili sauce, or my homemade wonton dipping sauce.
  • Experiment with different fillings such as pork, shrimp, chicken, beef, or vegetables-only.
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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