Egg Skin Dumplings
Chinese Chinese - Jiangsu Su Cuisine

Egg Skin Dumplings

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 4 eggs
  • • 300g minced pork
  • • 100g chopped prawns
  • • 2 tbsp chopped water chestnuts
  • • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 300ml chicken stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the pork, prawns, water chestnuts, wine, salt, and sesame oil into a filling.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the eggs and pour thin rounds onto a lightly oiled pan.

3
Phase 3

Place a spoonful of filling on each egg round and fold into a half-moon.

4
Phase 4

Press the edges closed while the egg still sets.

5
Phase 5

Cook the dumplings in chicken stock for 10 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Serve the golden dumplings with a ladle of broth.