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Shumai (Siu Mai - Chinese Steamed Dumpling)

A Cantonese style dumpling made of pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms. This delectable Pork Siu Mai or Siomai recipe will remind you why it is one of the most favorite dim sums around the world!

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 500 grams lean ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cooking wine -alternative: Shaoxing wine or Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 250 grams Shrimp -chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions -chopped finely
  • 20-30 heets round dumpling wrappers -preferably 3 ¼-inch diameter
  • 2 tablespoons carrot - finely diced for garnishing
DIPPING SAUCE
  • soy sauce
  • vinegar or lemon
  • roasted garlic
  • chili paste/oil

Instructions

FILLING
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place dried shiitake mushrooms in a bowl. Pour enough hot water to cover and let it sit for 10 minutes. Drain then chop the mushrooms finely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cornstarch, cooking wine, sesame oil, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix with a wooden spoon or with hands vigorously until it becomes pasty.
  3. Add the mushrooms, shrimp, and the green onions and mix just until well combined.
FORMING THE FILLING
  1. Form a circle with your forefinger and thumb. Place a wonton wrapper over the circle and place about 1-2 tablespoon of filling over it and push down into the hole while your ring and little finger hold it at the bottom.
  2. Use a butter knife to smear more filling and fill it all the way to the top of the wrapper.
  3. Place it on a work surface while still holding the sides with your hand then move your hand in a circular motion to flatten the base.
STEAMING THE SIU MAI
  1. Line a bamboo steamer (or stove steamer) with parchment paper with small holes. Place the siu mai inside and top the center of each with diced carrots. Cover steamer with lid.
  2. Fill a wok or pot big enough to hold steamer with 2-3 inch water, making sure that it does not touch the steamer. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Place the steamer with siu mai over the simmering water.
  4. Steam 8 minutes (per layer), or until internal temperature of dumplings is 75°C. Remove steamer from wok.
  5. Serve immediately with dipping sauce!

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 358IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 358IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.