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Kanom Jeeb (Thai Dumplings Recipe)

Delicious Kanom Jeeb Thai Dumplings Recipe to Impress Friends

This Kanom Jeeb (Thai Dumplings Recipe) offers an authentic taste of Thailand with savory minced pork filling in soft, steamed wrappers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Flavor Melding Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 dumplings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dumpling Filling
  • 300 grams Ground Pork Can substitute with ground chicken or shrimp.
  • 1 medium Egg No substitutes recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Roots Cilantro stems can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns Replace with white pepper for milder taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic recommended.
  • 1 medium Carrot Finely diced; substitute with other veggies.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Finely chopped; can use chives.
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Shiitake Mushroom Soaked and finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Golden Mountain Sauce Soy sauce can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Mushroom sauce works for vegetarian version.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Tapioca starch can be a gluten-free option.
For the Wrappers
  • 20 pieces Wonton Wrappers Look for gluten-free options if desired.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used but changes flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Oil Optional; use regular vegetable oil as substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Crispy Fried Garlic Optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mortar and pestle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by pounding the coriander roots, black peppercorns, and garlic together using a mortar and pestle.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Golden Mountain sauce, white sugar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with the prepared sauce mixture, egg, and cornstarch.
  4. Gently fold the crushed spice mixture and finely diced vegetables into the pork filling.
  5. Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface, scoop about a tablespoon of filling onto the center, moisten edges with water, fold, and seal.
  6. Line a steamer basket with parchment paper and place the dumplings inside. Steam for 10 minutes until wrappers turn translucent.
  7. Once steamed, remove and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with crispy fried garlic and serve hot with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2dumplingsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to moisten and pinch the edges of the wonton wrappers tightly to prevent leaking. Feel free to experiment with fillings and dipping sauces.

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