Prawn Dumplings
Prawn Dumplings are delicate Asian-style starters made with raw peeled prawns, soy sauce, sesame oil and Shaoxing rice wine. The Thermomix TM7 mixes the dipping sauce and prawn filling to a consistent texture, then steams the dumplings gently in the Varoma for a light, restaurant-quality result.
About this recipe
Prawn Dumplings with the Thermomix TM7 bring the delicate flavours of a dim sum restaurant straight into your own kitchen. If you have been searching for an authentic Asian starter recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one: raw peeled prawns are transformed in seconds into a smooth, seasoned filling with soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine and toasted sesame oil, while the integrated mixing function guarantees an even texture that is almost impossible to achieve by hand. The real magic happens in the Varoma, where the filled dumplings steam gently above hot water, staying wonderfully juicy with tender, translucent wrappers. A punchy dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, Tabasco and toasted sesame seeds comes together in the same bowl beforehand, so there is minimal washing up. Serve these dumplings as an elegant starter at a dinner party, share them as a weekend snack with friends, or prepare a double batch for your weekly menu, because they disappear fast at any table.
Preparation tips
- Check that the prawn filling is well chilled before filling the wrappers: cold raw prawns mixed with Shaoxing rice wine and sesame oil are much easier to portion and hold their shape during steaming in the Varoma.
- Do not overfill the dumpling wrappers with the prawn mixture; a small teaspoon per wrapper leaves room for the dough to seal properly and prevents the filling from leaking while it steams.
- Toasted sesame seeds add a lovely nutty crunch to the soy and rice vinegar dipping sauce; if you prefer a milder sauce for children, simply leave out the Tabasco and add a splash of extra water.
Recipe variations
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free dumpling wrappers or rice paper and replace the soy sauce with tamari; the prawn filling with Shaoxing rice wine and sesame oil stays exactly the same, as does the steaming time in the Varoma.
- Make a festive party variation by adding finely chopped water chestnuts and spring onion to the prawn filling, then serve the steamed dumplings on a platter with the spicy sesame dipping sauce and a garnish of fresh coriander.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Sesame seeds and sauce ingredients blend into a smooth dipping sauce through quick mixing in the Thermomix, giving an even flavour in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- The Varoma steams the prawn dumplings gently above simmering water, keeping the filling juicy and the wrappers tender. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to the built-in scale you weigh the soy sauce and sesame oil directly into the mixing bowl, saving extra measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding toasted sesame seeds in the Thermomix releases their nutty oils for a fresher, more aromatic sauce than shop-bought versions. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating of the steaming water is precisely controlled by the TM7, so the dumplings cook evenly without the risk of boiling dry. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- soy sauce
- brown rice vinegar
- toasted sesame oil
- Tabasco
- toasted sesame seeds
- water (optional)
- plain flour
- water (optional)
- fresh root ginger
- spring onions