Crystal Prawn Dumplings

Cantonese har gow, made by hand

Crystal Prawn Dumplings are Jade Room’s take on har gow, a classic of Cantonese dim sum. Premium shrimp is wrapped in a thin, translucent wrapper and steamed, so the filling stays sweet and juicy. Like all the dim sum at Jade Room, they are made by hand every day in the kitchen.

The test of a dim sum chef

The wrapper must be thin enough to show the shrimp through it, yet strong enough never to tear when it is lifted from the steamer. That balance is why har gow is known as the test of a dim sum chef.

Taste, spice and allergens

The flavor is clean and delicate, with no chili heat. A portion is 260 kcal and costs SAR 50. It contains crustaceans (shrimp), soy and celery. All food at Jade Room is halal.

What to order with it

Dim sum opens a Chinese meal. Share a portion before a wok dish such as Sichuan Crispy Shredded Beef, or order it with the other dim sum, Pan-Fried Chicken and Prawn Dumplings and Crispy Chicken Wontons. A light drink such as Jasmine Green Chai suits its delicate flavor.