Shrimp and Chive Pan-Fried Boxes
Crispy on the outside, tender and savory inside, these pan-fried boxes combine fresh shrimp, aromatic chives, and scrambled eggs in a soft dough wrapper. Perfect for a weekend brunch or casual dinner.
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These handheld treats are a beloved northern Chinese street food. The key is getting the dough tender while achieving a golden, crispy bottom.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups
boiling water
3/4 cup
fresh chives, finely chopped
1 cup
cooked shrimp, diced
8 ounces
eggs, beaten
2
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons plus more for frying
sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Make the dough
Place flour in a large bowl. Slowly pour in boiling water while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Let rest covered for 15 minutes, then knead until smooth. Cover and let rest another 10 minutes.
2
Prepare the filling
Heat a small pan over medium heat. Scramble the eggs until just set, then break into small pieces. In a bowl, combine chives, shrimp, scrambled eggs, oyster sauce, salt, vegetable oil, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
3
Assemble the boxes
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a circle about 4 inches wide. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle. Fold in half and crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
4
Pan-fry until golden
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place boxes seam-side up and cook until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip carefully, add 1/4 cup water, cover and steam for 4 minutes. Uncover and cook until bottoms are crispy again, about 2 more minutes.
