Ha Kao

Preparing the ingredients:

1. 1Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
2. 2Remove the dorsal vein.
3. 3Put the peeled shrimp in a container and add the salt.
4. 4Mix and set aside for 5 minutes.
5. 5Rinse the shrimp in cold water after resting.
6. 6Cut the shrimp into small pieces.
7. 7Cut the bamboo shoots into thin julienne strips.
8. 8Grate the piece of ginger.

Preparing the shrimp filling:

1. 9Put the shrimp in a bowl, add the salt, sugar, cornstarch, and pepper.
2. 10Mix the preparation for about 3 minutes.
3. 11Add the sesame oil, grated ginger, and bamboo shoots, then refrigerate.

Preparing the dim sum dough:

1. 12Pour the wheat starch and salt into a bowl, then mix.
2. 13Gradually add the boiling water while mixing to form a dough.
3. 14Cover and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
4. 15Place the dough on the work surface.
5. 16Gradually add the cornstarch and work it into the dough.
6. 17Knead the dough for about 3 minutes once the starch is incorporated.
7. 18Shape the dough into a log and divide it into 7 equal parts.
8. 19Shape each piece of dough into a small log.
9. 20Place the logs in a lightly oiled container, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.

Shaping the dim sum:

1. 21Form pieces of dough about 10 g each and roll them into small balls.
2. 22Flatten the dough balls to get thin round discs.
3. 23Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each disc.
4. 24Fold the discs into a taco shape and close the dim sum by pleating the edges with your fingers to form nice folds.

Steaming the dim sum:

1. 25Prepare a steamer by pouring in enough water, then bring the water to a boil.
2. 26Cut squares of parchment paper or use cabbage leaves to prevent the dim sum from sticking to the steamer basket.
3. 27Gently arrange the dim sum on the paper or leaves, making sure to leave space between each piece so they don't touch during cooking.
4. 28Place the steamer basket over the boiling water, then cover with the lid to retain the heat and steam.
5. 29Steam the dim sum for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the dough is slightly translucent and the filling is fully cooked.
6. 30Serve the dim sum immediately, piping hot, with the sauce of your choice.