Dim Sum Shrimp Dumpling

Prepare the Dumpling Wrapper:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat starch, tapioca starch, and salt.
2. Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring with a spatula. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
3. Add the vegetable oil and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more wheat starch.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, bamboo shoots (if using), ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well to combine.

Form the Dumplings:

1. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball (about 1 inch in diameter).
2. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin or the palm of your hand to form a thin, round wrapper (about 3 inches in diameter).
3. Place a teaspoon of the shrimp filling in the center of each wrapper.
4. Gently fold the wrapper in half over the filling, pleating the edges as you seal it to create the classic crescent shape.

Steam the Dumplings:

1. Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
2. Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
3. Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 6-8 minutes, or until the wrappers become translucent and the shrimp is cooked through.