The Art of Prawn Dumplings in Carrot Broth

Few dishes capture the beauty of refined comfort food like delicate spot prawn dumplings in a silky carrot, lemongrass, and star anise broth. This recipe balances elegance with depth, featuring layers of aromatic flavors, bold chili heat, and vibrant garnishes that make it as stunning to serve as it is to enjoy.

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Ingredients for Prawn Dumplings in Carrot Broth

The dumplings start with a simple yet refined dough made from wheat flour, tapioca starch, coconut oil, and hot water. This pliable wrapper encases a filling of spot prawn, ginger, garlic, and scallions, seasoned with Thai oyster sauce for umami richness.

To achieve perfectly steamed dumplings, a 6" Bamboo Steamer (buy here) is essential. For quick and even steaming, the Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop Burner (buy here) pairs beautifully with it.

The Bold Prawn Head & Achiote Oil

No part of the prawn goes to waste. The heads and shells are transformed into a vibrant chili & achiote oil, infused with lemongrass, shallots, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, and guajillo chilies. This rich, fragrant oil adds a fiery kick and a striking red hue to the dish. A Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainer (buy here) ensures a smooth finish.

The Carrot & Star Anise Broth

The broth is where the dish comes alive. Carrots, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and spices like coriander, fennel, cardamom, and star anise are simmered with chicken bone broth and coconut milk. The result is a velvety, aromatic base that balances sweet, earthy, and spiced notes.

Cooking tools like the Chef IQ Pressure Cooker (buy here) or the VitaMix Blender (buy here) make broth preparation faster and smoother.

Garnish & Final Touches

To finish, the dumplings are nestled in the broth and drizzled with chili oil. Fresh scallions, basil flowers, and nasturtium blossoms complete the dish, adding brightness and visual beauty. For precision plating, a Winco 2 oz. Ladle (buy here) works perfectly.

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

Here are some of the tools that elevate this recipe to fine-dining quality at home:

• 6" Bamboo Steamer

• Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop Burner

• Chef IQ Pressure Cooker 6qts.

• Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainer

• Vita Mix Blender

• Winco 2 oz. Ladle

• Blow Torch – for finishing touches

A Fine Dining Twist at Home

This dish embodies the art of elevating comfort food into a fine-dining experience. With delicate dumplings, a velvety broth, and bold garnishes, it’s a recipe that impresses both on the plate and the palate.

Bring this refined seafood classic to life in your own kitchen — with the right ingredients, tools, and a touch of creativity.