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Generated illustration of steamed Chiu Chow fun gor with one cut open to show the mixed filling.

Chiu Chow fun gor

潮州粉果Cháozhōu fěnguǒ

Steamed pork, dried-shrimp and peanut dumplings

These half-moon dim sum have a soft starch wrapper and a mixed filling. This version combines pork, dried shrimp, peanuts, jicama, sweet preserved radish, shiitake, chives and coriander. The pale wrapper is slightly translucent after steaming.

Heat
Region
Guangdong · Hong Kong
Type
Snacks
Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

Lift with chopsticks, supporting the soft wrapper with a spoon if needed. Remove any paper liner stuck underneath. Take a small bite first because the filling may be hot.

A useful check

Contains pork, dried shrimp, peanuts, oyster sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce; the wrapper uses wheat starch. Compound seasonings may add other allergens. Confirm ingredients when needed.

How it may vary

The dumpling itself has no chili in this version. Soy sauce or chili sauce may be offered for dipping; add chili to taste.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Wrapper mixtures, fillings, fats and seasonings vary; this entry describes a pork-and-dried-shrimp version.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Savory and gently sweet, with nutty peanuts and dried-shrimp umami.

Chili heat
Texture
Soft, slightly chewy wrapper around a moist filling with crunchy vegetables and peanuts.
How it’s made
The filling is stir-fried, enclosed in a wheat-, potato- and tapioca-starch wrapper, then steamed.

Wrapper mixtures, fillings, fats and seasonings vary; this entry describes a pork-and-dried-shrimp version.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Associated with Guangdong. Associated with Hong Kong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: Chaozhou/Teochew identity; not an exclusive origin or restaurant claim. Hong Kong: Authored source explicitly identifies Hong Kong teahouse context.

Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有潮州粉果吗?

Do you have this item?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Crunch inside a soft wrapper

This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.

A Hong Kong teahouse dim sum, fun gor brings several textures into one dumpling. Unlike a shrimp-focused har gow, this version balances meat and dried shrimp with crisp vegetables and peanuts.

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