Description
Derived from Cantonese Har Gow, but firmly established as a Vietnamese street food. Translucent tapioca dumplings filled with minced shrimp.
Restaurants serving Ha Cao
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Wheat starch
- Tapioca starch
- Shrimp
- Pork fat
- Nuoc Tuong(Soy sauce)
Instructions
- Knead wheat starch/tapioca with boiling water for translucent dough.
- Wrap shrimp/pork fat filling.
- Steam for a few minutes.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Soy sauce、Vinegar
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Frozen shrimp dumplings (Dim Sum)
Pairing
Iced Tea / Sweet Chili Sauce
Trivia
The Vietnamese way is buying them casually from street carts with small steamers, not just at Chinese restaurants. A great evening snack.
Eating tips & etiquette
Dip in sweet soy sauce or chili sauce and eat in one bite. Often eaten sitting on tiny plastic stools at street stalls.
Allergen
Shrimp, Pork, Wheat