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Thai dim sum pork dumplings steamed and served

Thai Dim Sum Pork Dumplings

Thai dim sum originally appeared in Thailand's street food scene under the influence of Chinese gastronomy, and has since developed its own unique character. The pork version is made with crunchy water chestnuts and a spicy, flavorful filling, wrapped in thin wonton wrappers and then steamed. The secret lies in the balanced seasoning and contrasting textures: the meat part is soft, while the water chestnut is crunchy. Tip: For a more intense flavor, brush the dim sum with sesame oil before steaming to give them extra aroma. This recipe is perfect even for beginners, as it does not require complicated techniques, yet provides a special and authentic experience. It works well as an appetizer or main course - best served with soy sauce or a spicy dipping sauce.

Prep Time 30 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 40 min
490 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 200 g Ground Pork
⭕ 20 Thin Wonton Wrappers
⭕ 50 g Water Chestnuts
⭕ 2 Scallions
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 10 g Fresh Ginger
⭕ 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
⭕ 1 tsp Fish Sauce
⭕ 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
⭕ 1 tsp Sugar
⭕ 1 pinch Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Finely chop the water chestnuts, slice the scallions, and grate the garlic and ginger. In a bowl, combine the ground pork, water chestnuts, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper.

    2

    Thoroughly mix the filling to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    3

    Place a wonton wrapper in your palm and spoon a teaspoon of filling into the center. Fold the wrapper over, moisten the edges with water, and press to seal, forming a dumpling shape. Ensure no air is trapped inside.

    4

    Line a bamboo steamer or steaming basket with parchment paper or banana leaves, and place the dumplings on top. Steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes, or until the filling is fully cooked and the wrappers become translucent.

    5

    Serve the cooked dim sum immediately with soy sauce or a spicy, sweet and sour dipping sauce. Garnish with finely chopped scallions or toasted sesame seeds.

    6

    Tip: The crunchy texture of the water chestnuts provides a perfect contrast to the soft pork filling – don't skip them!

    7

    Keep the wonton wrappers covered to prevent them from drying out while assembling the dumplings. You can even prepare the filling the night before.

    8

    The dim sum can also be served soaked in a small amount of soy sauce, as offered by many Thai street vendors.