Best Easy Har Gow Breakfast Recipe

Translucent har gow stuffed with plump shrimp are a fresh, high protein breakfast dim sum. A healthy, family favorite with clean, delicate flavor.

Cook 40 min Difficulty NORMAL 152 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped) 10 oz
  • water chestnuts (finely diced) 0.33 cup
  • bamboo shoots (finely diced) 0.25 cup
  • tapioca flour 1 cup
  • wheat starch 0.5 cup
  • boiling water 0.75 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • white pepper 0.25 tsp
  • sugar 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 22 g 58%
Protein 13 g 34%
Fat 2 g 8%
Serving size 90g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and sugar. Mix gently until ingredients are evenly distributed, then refrigerate for 10 minutes for flavors to develop.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix tapioca flour and wheat starch. Carefully pour in boiling water while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Once slightly cooled, knead into a smooth, soft dough—cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes to retain moisture.

  3. 3

    Divide dough into 20 small pieces. Roll each into a ball and flatten into a thin wrapper (about 3 inches wide), dusting with additional tapioca flour if they get sticky.

  4. 4

    Place a spoonful of shrimp filling into the center of each wrapper. Fold in half, pleat the edges, and seal tightly to create the signature har gow crescent shape, making sure edges are firmly pinched.

  5. 5

    Line a steamer basket with parchment or cabbage leaves. Arrange har gow so they don’t touch. Steam over boiling water on high heat for 6–7 minutes, just until the wrapper turns translucent and shrimp is cooked through—do not over-steam to prevent toughening.

  6. 6

    Remove from steamer and serve immediately while hot for best texture and delicate flavor.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Best Easy Har Gow Breakfast Recipe?
The core ingredient that defines har gow is shrimp—peeled, deveined, and chopped—which provides the signature sweet, briny flavor and a plump, juicy texture. Water chestnuts and bamboo shoots offer crunch and maintain the dim sum's classic, delicate profile.
Q. How do I get a translucent and tender har gow wrapper?
For a perfectly translucent wrapper, it's essential to use the correct starch mix and boiling water. Mixing tapioca flour and wheat starch, then pouring in boiling water and kneading thoroughly, forms a smooth dough. Resting it keeps the dough moist, ensuring wrappers are pliable and will steam up glossy and tender.
Q. What is the calorie and protein content per serving?
Each 90g serving of this har gow breakfast is about 152 kcal, with 13g of protein, 22g of carbohydrates, and 2g of fat. Protein contributes 34% of total calories, making it a healthy, high-protein breakfast option.
Q. How do I ensure the shrimp filling stays juicy and not tough?
The key is to gently mix the filling ingredients, refrigerate before assembling, and avoid over-steaming. Steam the dumplings just until the wrapper turns translucent and the shrimp filling is barely cooked through—about 6–7 minutes—to lock in juiciness and soft texture.
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