Steamed Gow Gees Recipe

 
 

Dim Sum Recipe - STEAMED GOW GEES

Filling

  • ¾ ob (340g) uncooked shrimp meat or boneless white fish cut into ¼ inch (0.5cm) dice

  • 2 oz (60g) pork fat, finely chopped

  • 2 oz (60g) bamboo shoots, finely chopped

  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt

  • ¼ tsp (1ml) white pepper

  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) sesame oil

  • 2 tsp (10ml) cornstarch

 

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups (375ml) all-purpose flour or Chinese gluten-free flour

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) shortening

  • 1 ½ cups (375ml) boiling water

 

Dip Sauce I :

  • 5 tbsp (75ml) light soy sauce

  • 2 tsp (10ml) white vinegar

  • ¼ tsp (1ml) sesame oil

 

Dip Sauce II :

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) tomato catcup

  • 1 tbsp (15ml)

 


 

 Method:   

  1. Combine filling ingredients. Divide into 36 portions.

  2. Sift flour into a bowl. Cut in shortening and stir in boiling water with a knife to make dough. Let stand covered until cool.

  3. Form dough into a sausage-shaped roll and cut into 36 even-sized pieces.

  4. Roll each piece of dough into a 2 inch (5cm) circle on a lightly oiled surface. Place a portion of filling on each round. Fold lower edge of dough over filling to form a half circle. Press edges firmly and pleat edge.

  5. Arrange gow gees on two lightly greased plates, leaving enough space between each to prevent sticking. Steam covered for 10-15 minutes. Serve with dip sauce.

  6. TO MAKE SAUCE: Combine ingredients for the two sauces in two small bowls.