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Mala Cream Shrimp Queen Dimsum

Artfully presented mala cream shrimp dimsum with garnishes
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Crispy shrimp dim sum meets spicy, creamy mala sauce! A flavor-packed snack or appetizer that’s super easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 100g shrimp meat, minced
  • 4 spring roll pastry sheets, shredded
  • ½ tsp ginger, chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic, chopped
  • Spring onion, chopped
  • ½ shallot, chopped
  • 1 tbsp egg white
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 red chili, chopped
  • Soybean oil, for frying

Mala Cream Sauce:

  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger, chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp shallot, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp spring onion
  • ½ cup warm soybean oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ⅓ tsp MSG (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Filling: Mix shrimp, ginger, garlic, spring onion, shallot, egg white, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and MSG (if using).
  2. Wrap Dim Sum: Form shrimp mixture into small balls. Roll in shredded spring roll pastry, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Fry: Heat soybean oil in a pan. Fry dim sum until golden brown and crispy (3-4 mins). Drain on paper towels.
  4. Make Sauce: Heat soybean oil. Add chili flakes, garlic, ginger, shallot, spring onion. Sauté until fragrant. Add sugar, salt, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir in warm soybean oil and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Plate: Arrange fried dim sum on a plate. Drizzle with mala cream sauce. Garnish with spring onion and chili flakes.

Notes

  • Serving: Serve hot as an appetizer or snack. Pairs well with steamed rice or Asian slaw.
  • Tips & Tricks: Ensure oil is hot for crispy results. Adjust mala sauce spice level to taste.
  • Storage/Reheating: Store leftovers separately in fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat dim sum in oven/air fryer to maintain crispiness. Reheat sauce gently on stovetop.

Find it online: https://recipesh.com/mala-cream-shrimp-queen-dimsum/