Description
Discover the delightful world of Kanom Jeeb, a traditional Thai dumpling recipe that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor. These savory steamed dumplings are filled with ground beef and fresh vegetables, making them an irresistible choice for appetizers, snacks, or even a main dish. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, they can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Each bite offers a unique experience, sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for authentic Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 small coriander roots
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
- 2 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked and finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp golden mountain sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp plant-based oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pack dumpling wrappers
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- Garlic oil (to apply a small layer of oil to the wontons)
- Crispy fried garlic (to taste, for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare the spice mixture by crushing coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic in a mortar and pestle until fine.
- In a bowl, mix golden mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and plant-based oyster sauce until well combined.
- Blend the spice mixture with ground beef, egg, and cornstarch in a food processor until smooth.
- Combine the blended filling with diced carrots, green onions, and shiitake mushrooms in a large bowl.
- Shape the dumplings by placing filling onto wonton wrappers and sealing them tightly.
- Steam the dumplings on parchment-lined racks over medium heat for about 10 minutes until translucent.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Keywords: Experiment with different vegetables or proteins for varied flavors. Ensure not to overcrowd the steamer to allow even cooking. Serve with soy sauce or chili sauce for an enhanced flavor experience.