Thai Basil Appetizer
Thai Thai - Appetizers

Thai Basil Appetizer

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 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

  • • 300g minced pork
  • • 1 cup Thai basil leaves, chopped
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • • 20 round wonton wrappers
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Chop the Thai basil and mince the garlic.

2
Phase 2

Mix the pork with Thai basil, garlic, fish sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.

3
Phase 3

Spoon a little filling into each wrapper and pinch the edges into pleated dumplings.

4
Phase 4

Steam the dumplings for about 8 minutes until cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Pan-fry the steamed dumplings until the bases are golden and crisp.

6
Phase 6

Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes together.

7
Phase 7

Serve the dumplings hot with the dipping sauce.