Comments on: Har gow: dim sum shrimp dumplings (虾饺)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:06:43 +0000

In reply to Joanne. Thank you Joanne for letting me know! Sorry for the inconvenience—the technical issue has been fixed now. Happy cooking!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:05:13 +0000

In reply to Mary Beth Einerson. Why can't I print this recipe? When I click the print button, it takes me to a page that lists other recipes.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:07:28 +0000

In reply to Jasmine. Hi Jasmine! Unfortunately, wheat starch is quite unique and doesn’t have a direct substitute that will yield the same results, especially in terms of texture. If you’re unable to find it locally, you might be able to order it online. Alternative, try my dumpling recipes using regular flour, such as Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings.

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:58:13 +0000

In reply to Fran @ G'day Souffle. Hi! I’m in the Middle East and for some reason I can’t find wheat starch. Could I substitute anything else for it? I have everything else available in the recipe just not that 😭

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:04:45 +0000

In reply to Mary Beth Einerson. Yes, the three main ingredients are wheat starch, tapioca starch and hot water. If unavailable, tapioca starch can be replaced by either cornstarch or potato starch. Hope this is clear. Happy cooking!

By: Mary Beth Einerson

Mary Beth Einerson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:29:36 +0000

I find this to be a bit confusing.
The main ingredients are wheat starch, tapioca starch (can be replaced by cornstarch/potato starch) and water. Through experiments, I found the ideal ratio is 1:1:1. That is to say, these three ingredients share equal volume (Attention: NOT equal weight).
Is is a 50/50 blend of cornstarch and potato starch or is it either cornstarch or potato starch. By the three ingredients I assume you mean wheat starch, other starch and water.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sat, 18 May 2024 07:09:13 +0000

In reply to Grace. So happy to hear you liked my recipe, Grace! I'm not sure why 50% more water is recommended by other recipes. Maybe they're using different types of starches?

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 11 May 2024 08:50:14 +0000

In reply to Betzy Lobo.

I researched several recipes, and tried yours after one failed attempt using a different recipe. It was a success. The dough was easy to handle, and had the springy texture when cooked. Thank you!
Do you know why other recipes use nearly 50% more water than yours?

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:49:44 +0000

In reply to Rita. Glad you enjoyed my recipe Rita!

By: Rita

Rita — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:49:00 +0000

I’ve tried various recipes for har gow. This one is my favorite. Easy to follow directions. Thanks for such a great recipe.