Steamed Lobster Parcels

These lobster parcels are so easy to make and can be prepared hours ahead.  They take just 15 minutes  to steam, enough time to enjoy a drink with your guests.  They can be served as a starter or as a part of a Dim Sum Party.  Crab, prawn or even Scallops can be substituted to Lobster. Gyoza wrappers are Chinese Dumpling Wrappers, and can be substituted with wonton wrappers.

350g cooked Lobster meat

2 small carrots

3 spring onions

250g canned bamboo shoots

1 clove garlic

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1 tbsp quinoa pearls

1 tsp peanut oil

1/4 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp cornflour

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp light soy sauce

50 Gyoza Wrappers

Soy Sauce and chilli flakes for dipping sauce.

In a food processor with grater attachment, grate carrots, spring onions and bamboo shoots. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add crushed garlic and grated ginger.  Roughly chop lobster meat and add to mixture.  Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. 

Place 1 gyoza wrapper in the palm of your hand  add 1 teaspoon of mixture in the middle and gather the wrapper around the filling to form an open parcel.  Press gently and place on a baking tray.  Cover with cling film and place in a refrigerator till needed.

Steam using steamer or bamboo steamer over wok with simmering water.  Place parcels on a plate and steam for 15minutes.  Serve with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce and few chilli flakes.