Name: Translucent Dim Sum Dough
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (110 g) wheat starch; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water (see note); 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable shortening

Ingredients

1 cup (110 g) wheat starch
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (250 ml) boiling water (see note)
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable shortening

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the wheat starch and salt. Add the boiling water and stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon until dough forms. Add the vegetable shortening and knead with your hands until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
On a work surface, shape half of the dough at a time into a cylinder 1-inch (2.5-cm) in diameter. Sprinkle with wheat starch, as needed. Cut the cylinder into 3/4-inch (2-cm) pieces. Shape the pieces into balls.
Using the back of a lightly oiled spatula, flatten each ball into a very thin disc, about 2 ½ inches (6 cm) in diameter. Stuff immediately. If you don’t have a spatula, roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling. Note: This dough should be worked with while it is warm, so the filling should be prepared before the dough is made.

Note from Ricardo

Boiling water is crucial for a successful dough. If you use water that is hot but not boiling, the dough will become soupy.

To prepare seafood dim sum or other savory dim sum, you can use this recipe or store-bought wonton wrappers. They are sold in the freezer aisle.

Translucent Dim Sum Dough

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Note from Ricardo

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