Har gau, steamed prawn dumplings, are a popular staple of yum cha (or dim sum) menus. The traditional wrappers are made from wheat starch, which becomes translucent when steamed, but these can be hard for the home cook to buy. Shanghai won ton skins are widely available and an acceptable substitute, especially if rolled out so that they are a little thinner than usual.

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