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Dim Sum Dumplings
Dim Sum Dumplings is a traditional Chinese recipe for a classic yeasted dumpling dough of flour, oil and water that's stuffed, shaped into balls and steamed before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Chinese version of: Dim Sum Dumplings.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Additional Time:
(+100 minutes proving)
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : China Recipes
This is the classic recipe for the yeast-based dim sum dumpling. A must-have recipe for any aspiring oriental cook.
Ingredients:
1 packet dried active yeast
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp lukewarm water
1/2 tbsp salt
3 tbsp vegetable oil
8 tbsp sugar
600g plain flour
230ml water
Method:
Activate the yeast by mixing it with 1 tsp sugar, the lukewarm water and 1/2 tbsp salt in a cup. Allow to stand for 5 minutes then add the vegetable oil and leave to stand for 5 minutes more.
Once done, sift the flour into a bowl, form a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture. Stir to blend then add the remaining sugar and the water. Combine with your hands until the mixture comes together as a soft and sticky dough.
The dough is very sticky at this point and you will need to turn it out onto a very lightly floured surface and knead for at least 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and glossy. The dough is ready when it's smooth and no longer has a tendency to stick.
Cover the bowl then set aside in a warm place to rise for about an hour, or until doubled in size. Knock the dough back then pinch off an egg-sized piece. Stretch and squash this until the dough is about the size of your hand. Place about a tablespoon of your choice of filling (this can be many things, but a mix of prawns and spring onions in soy sauce is good) in the centre of the disk then bring the edges of the dough together and pinch closed. Set aside on a piece of greaseproof paper (with the pinched side downwards) and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size.
Place the buns in a steamer basket or a bamboo steamer and cook over rapidly-boiling water for 10 minutes. The steamed buns can be cooked immediately or can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days before steaming again to re-heat. They also freeze well for later use.
