Prawn 'Dim Sum' on Mushrooms

A Chinese delicacy with a twist.

 Ingredients (Makes 12)

• 12 mushrooms, chestnut variety if available
• 200g prawns, uncooked
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp. potato flour
• 1 tsp. finely chopped spring onions
• 1 tsp. finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp. soy sauce, Japanese or Chinese light
• 1 tsp. Shaoxing rice wine (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper, ground
• 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• A pinch of salt

Dipping sauce

• 2 tbsp. Chinese black rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce, Japanese or Chinese light

Method

1. Chop the prawns finely, then mix with all the ingredients (except for the mushrooms) in a bowl very thoroughly.
2. Cut stem part out of the mushrooms and place a tablespoon of the prawn mixture onto it.
3. Set a steamer on a saucepan with boiling water, then place the filled mushrooms.
4. Steam for 10 minutes.
5. Mix the soy sauce and black rice vinegar and serve with the 'dim sum'.

Easy to make a meat version, simply replace the prawns with minced pork.

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