Low Fat Pork Siomai
Elevate your homemade dumpling game with this delicious and guilt-free Low Fat Pork Siomai recipe! Packed with the goodness of lean ground pork, finely chopped vegetables like carrots, onions, and water chestnuts, and a touch of sesame oil for an aromatic twist, these bite-sized delights are both nutritious and bursting with flavor. Wrapped in thin wonton wrappers and steamed on a bed of shredded cabbage, this recipe keeps things light while delivering that authentic siomai texture and taste. Ready in under an hour, these healthy pork siomai are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a party favorite. Serve them hot with a tangy dipping sauce of soy sauce and calamansi or lemon juice for a mouthwatering experience that’s low on fat but big on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 0.5 cup finely chopped carrots
- 0.5 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 piece egg white
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 30 pieces wonton wrappers
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground pork, chopped onions, carrots, water chestnuts, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg white, garlic, cornstarch, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Prepare your workspace by setting aside the wonton wrappers and a small bowl of water. This will be used to seal the dumplings.
Place a wonton wrapper in your palm and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture into the center.
Dip your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling and press slightly to form a small, open-faced cup. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Line a bamboo steamer or a steaming basket with shredded cabbage. This prevents the siomai from sticking to the steamer.
Arrange the siomai in a single layer in the steamer, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Bring a pot of water to boil, place the steamer over the pot, cover, and steam the siomai over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
Serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce and calamansi or lemon juice on the side for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 96 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
