Dim Sum Stuffed Peppers

Delicious shrimp-stuffed green peppers to enjoy at your next dim sum

Recipe by Registered Dietitian Sue Mah

Are you a fan of dim sum? Dim sum, the beloved Chinese tradition of bite-sized dishes, has captured hearts worldwide, and today we shine the spotlight on this delicious dim sum recipe: shrimp stuffed peppers by Dietitian, Sue Mah. Packed with flavour and nutrients, these dim sum stuffed green peppers are sure to impress. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or a side dish. Keep reading for the step-by-step recipe!

Makes 4 servings (main dish) or 6 servings (side dish)

What You Need:

• 340 g shrimp, shelled and de-veined 
• 2 green onions, plus extra for garnish 
• 1 tsp sesame oil 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch, plus more for dusting 
• 3-4 green bell peppers 
• 1 tbsp canola oil 
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or water 
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce 
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 
• 2 tsp cornstarch 
• 1 1/2 tbsp water 

How to Prepare:

1. Finely mince the shrimp to create a paste. (Fold the minced shrimp over and continue to mince. Repeat this about 10 times until you get a paste. Or you can use a food processor.) 
2. In a bowl, add shrimp paste, chopped green onions, sesame oil, salt and cornstarch. Mix well. 
3. Cut each green pepper into quarters (or more pieces, if pepper is large). Remove seeds. To help peppers lie flat when cooking, trim off the curved ends. (Save these for a stir-fry or salad.) 
4. Dust each piece of green pepper with cornstarch. You can sprinkle the cornstarch into the pepper with a spoon, and then tap the green pepper upside down to remove any excess. Chef Mah’s tip (aka my Dad): This helps the shrimp filling to stick to the green pepper. 
5. Spoon in the shrimp filling and press firmly into the pepper. 
6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook peppers, stuffing side down for a few minutes until browned. Turn peppers over and cook for another few minutes. 
7. Add 2 T water and steam for a couple of minutes until peppers are tender. Remove lid and continue cooking until all water has evaporated. 
8. To make the sauce: Add broth (or water), oyster sauce and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to gentle boil and reduce to simmer. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk slurry into the sauce until it thickens. 
9. Garnish stuffed peppers with remaining green onions. Serve with sauce. Enjoy! 

We hope you enjoy these tasty Dim Sum Stuffed Peppers!

Nutrients Per serving:

Calories: 138
Carbohydrates: 1.7g
Protein: 17.8g
Fat: 6.2g
Fibre: 0.7g