Description
Transform traditional dumplings into irresistible prawn dumpling cups with crispy wonton wrappers, succulent prawns, and a refreshing cucumber salsa for the perfect party appetizer.
Ingredients
- Prawns/shrimp (1lb/500g)
- Scallions (3)
- Cilantro (handful)
- Garlic cloves (3)
- Ginger (1-inch piece)
- Light soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
- Fish sauce (2 teaspoons)
- Black vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Black pepper
- Wonton wrappers (24-30)
- Olive oil
- Cucumber (1/2)
- Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
- Light soy sauce (4 tablespoons)
- Chili oil (2 tablespoons)
- Black vinegar (4 teaspoons)
- Sesame oil (2 teaspoons)
- Garlic cloves (2)
- Scallions (2)
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush mini muffin tin cups with olive oil.
- Pat prawns dry and chop half finely. Pulse remaining prawns into a coarse paste and mix both with flavorings.
- Chop scallions, cilantro, garlic, and ginger, adding most to prawns. Reserve some scallions and cilantro.
- Season prawns with soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, black vinegar, and pepper.
- Test filling by cooking small portion to adjust seasoning.
- Press wonton wrappers into oiled muffin tin cups.
- Fill each cup with prawn mixture, pressing down lightly.
- Bake for 15-20 mins, rotating pan halfway for even browning.
- Make cucumber salsa by mixing diced cucumber, rice vinegar, salt, and sesame seeds.
- Mix dipping sauce ingredients and let sit for flavors to meld.
- Lift hot baked cups out and arrange on platter.
- Top each with cucumber salsa, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Don’t over-process prawns for perfect texture.
- Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- Press indentation in cup centers before adding filling to prevent puffing.
- Remove cups while still hot for easier release.
- Prep components ahead but assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: prawn dumpling cups, crispy wonton wrappers, Asian-inspired appetizer, party food