Siu Mai
Delight your taste buds with Siu Mai, the quintessential Cantonese dim sum delicacy that’s both flavorful and visually stunning. These open-faced dumplings are filled with a juicy mixture of ground pork, finely chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, and aromatic green onions, seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a dash of Shaoxing wine for authentic Chinese flair. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and garnished with a pop of grated carrot and a single green pea, they steam to perfection in just 10 minutes, making them a quick yet impressive dish. Perfect for parties, casual dinners, or a homemade dim sum feast, Siu Mai is best enjoyed fresh from the steamer with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping. Whether you're a dim sum enthusiast or a culinary adventurer, this recipe is your passport to restaurant-quality dumplings in the comfort of your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Ground pork
- 200 g Shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 large Egg
- 5 pieces Water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- 0.25 tsp White pepper
- 30 pieces Wonton wrappers (square or round)
- 2 tbsp Carrot, finely grated (for garnish)
- 30 pieces Peas (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, egg, water chestnuts, and green onion.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper to the mixture. Stir well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture becomes sticky.
Prepare your wonton wrappers and filling station. Place a wonton wrapper in the palm of your hand and scoop about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper.
Gently gather the edges of the wrapper up around the filling, leaving the top exposed. Lightly press the wrapper to adhere to the filling, forming a basket shape.
Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers, placing each filled dumpling on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.
Top each Siu Mai with a small pinch of grated carrot and a single pea for garnish.
Prepare your steamer by lining it with perforated parchment paper or lightly oiling the surface to prevent sticking.
Place the Siu Mai in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not touching to allow for even cooking. Steam over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are tender.
Carefully remove the Siu Mai from the steamer and serve immediately with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 868 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 3182 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 155.8 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.9 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*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.
