From our kitchen ยท Recipe
Steam Prawn Har Kao (Har Gao)
Steaming yields the best authentic texture and prevents the delicate wrappers from tearing.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 12 mins
- Serves
- 2
Cooking prawn hargow (crystal shrimp dumplings) is best done via steaming to achieve their signature translucent, chewy wrapper. Do not defrost frozen hargow before cooking. Steam them over boiling water for 6 to 10 minutes (add 2โ3 minutes for frozen) until the skins are glossy and clear.
Ingredients
- 6-10 frozen pieces of Prawn Hargow
- Water
Method
- Bring water to a steady boil in a wok or skillet
- Line your bamboo or metal steamer with parchment paper rounds, perforated steamer mats, or lettuce/cabbage leaves to prevent sticking
- Lightly spray the surface with oil
- Place the hargow in the basket. Make sure to leave at least 1โ1.5 inches of space between them so they have room to expand
- Stack the baskets and cover
- Steam over high heat for 10 to 12 minutes
