Shrimp & Asian Chive Dumplings

Steps

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1. 1
   Clean and peel the shrimp. Remove the shell and devein, rinsing well to ensure they are clean.
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2. 2
   Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place in a bowl.
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3. 3
   Chop the Asian chive into fine pieces and add to the shrimp.
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4. 4
   Measure out 1 cup of soft tofu and gently squeeze out about 1 tablespoon of excess water.
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5. 5
   Add the squeezed tofu to the shrimp and chive mixture.
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6. 6
   Season the filling with salt, black pepper, sesame oil, and potato starch. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
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7. 7
   Prepare the dumpling wrappers by moistening the edges with water using your fingertip.
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8. 8
   Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper and fold the edges together, pressing to seal.
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9. 9
   Create decorative pleats along the edges of each dumpling as shown in the video. Continue until all filling is used, making approximately 25 dumplings.
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10. 10
    Prepare a bamboo steamer or other steaming vessel. Line it with parchment paper or silicone pad and arrange the dumplings.
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11. 11
    Bring water to a boil in a pot. Place the steamer over the boiling water and steam for 20 minutes until the dumplings become slightly translucent.
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12. 12
    Prepare the dipping sauce by combining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon vinegar (apple or white), Korean red chili powder, and sesame seeds.
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13. 13
    Serve the steamed dumplings with the dipping sauce. Leftover dumplings can be frozen for later use in soups or pan-fried dishes.
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