How To Make Jeep Dumplings
Recipe Overview
Overview
Making Jeep Dumplings is a delightful experience that brings the flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. The process begins with creating a savory filling that combines pork, shrimp, and the unique crunch of diced water chestnuts. This filling is enhanced by a traditional sambler, a fragrant paste that adds depth and character to the dumplings. As you mix the ingredients, the aroma of garlic and cilantro fills the air, promising a delicious outcome.
The dumpling wrappers, which can be found in various colors, are easy to work with. The technique of pleating is not only functional but also adds an artistic touch to each dumpling. It’s a fun activity that can be enjoyed with family or friends, making it a perfect dish for gatherings. Once wrapped, the dumplings are steamed to perfection, resulting in a tender exterior that encases the flavorful filling.
To serve, drizzle some garlic oil on top for an extra layer of flavor and garnish with your choice of toppings. The dipping sauce, made with roasted chilies and sweet soy sauce, complements the dumplings beautifully. Each bite is a burst of flavor, reminiscent of the bustling streets of Thailand where these dumplings are a popular snack. Whether you’re enjoying them as an appetizer or a main dish, Jeep Dumplings are sure to be a hit at any meal.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Mix equal parts oyster sauce, soy sauce, and white sugar until well combined.
Dice water chestnut into a nice size for crunch in the dumplings.
Tip: You can replace water chestnuts with other ingredients that have a similar texture.
Cut shrimp into a chunky size, not too small or too big.
Blend pork and pork fat in a food processor into a rough paste.
Tip: Blend the sambler until it becomes a nice paste for better flavor.
Tip: For dumplings, it's better to have a little lumpy pork meat in the filling.
Add sesame oil, sambler, ground white pepper, egg, and cornstarch to the pork mixture.
Transfer the pork filling to a mixing bowl.
Tip: Add chopped scallions for freshness in the filling.
Add diced shrimp and water chestnut to the pork filling and mix well.
Chill the filling in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes.
Roast chilies until charred for the dipping sauce.
Blend roasted chilies with white vinegar.
Measure 60% sweet soy sauce and 40% other ingredients for the dipping sauce.
Get the filling from the fridge and prepare wonton wrappers.
Tip: Make sure to seal the edges of the dumplings well to prevent them from drying out during steaming.
Scoop filling onto a wrapper, fold, and pleat to seal.
Tip: Dumplings can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or meal.
Place dumplings in a steaming basket and steam for 13 to 15 minutes.
Plate the steamed dumplings.
Tip: Drizzle garlic oil on top for added crunch and flavor.
Serve dumplings with the prepared dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Shellfish
→ Substitution: Tofu
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Jeep dumplings originated from China and have been adapted to suit Thai taste buds over hundreds of years.
- •The word 'jeep' in Thai refers to the pleating technique used when wrapping the dumplings.
- •Water chestnuts can be substituted with other crunchy ingredients like peach for a similar texture.
- •The sambler is a traditional Thai paste made from cilantro root, garlic, and white pepper, used as a flavor base in many dishes.
