Tasty Dim Sum Steamed Rice Roll with Shrimp [ANYONE Can Make at Home]

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive than shrimp.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is usually less expensive.

Prepare a sauce by whisking together 120 ml boiling water, 1/2 cup light soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon chicken powdered seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil. Set aside.

Take 12 small shrimp, add salt and baking soda, and 2 tablespoons of water. Rub in the salt and baking soda, then let it sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

Rinse the shrimp a couple of times after 5 minutes to clean them.

In a mixing bowl, combine 120 grams of rice flour, 10 grams of tapioca starch, 10 grams of wheat starch, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add 2 cups of room temperature water to the flour mixture, stirring slowly to avoid lumps. Mix until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the batter and mix for 30 seconds.

Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to soak.

Grease a dinner plate or cake pan with oil using a paper towel.

Preheat the greased plate or pan in a steamer for about 1 minute with boiling water.

Stir the batter before pouring it onto the preheated plate, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly.

Steam the rice roll for about 2-3 minutes until the surface is smooth and not dry or wet.

Let the steamed rice roll cool for at least 5 minutes before removing it from the plate.

For the second rice roll, add shrimp to the batter after it has cooked for 30 seconds, then steam for 2-2.5 minutes until the shrimp is pink and plump.

Repeat the process for additional rice rolls, making sure to grease and preheat the plates or pans each time.

Cooking Techniques

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