Whole30 Shumai
Enjoy a guilt-free twist on a classic dim sum favorite with this Whole30 Shumai recipe! Perfectly seasoned ground pork is mixed with fresh green onions, crunchy water chestnuts, zesty ginger, and garlic, all brought together with coconut aminos and sesame oil for a rich umami flavor. Instead of traditional wrappers, tender butter lettuce leaves wrap around the filling, making these dumplings entirely Whole30-compliant and naturally gluten-free. Steamed to perfection, each shumai is topped with vibrant julienned carrot strands for a colorful and refreshing finish. Ready in under 40 minutes, these wholesome, healthy dumplings are ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal. Perfect for those following paleo or Whole30 lifestyles, this recipe proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor when eating clean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 4 oz can Water chestnuts
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 20 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Carrot
Instructions
Thinly slice the green onions and set aside. Drain and finely chop the water chestnuts. Grate the ginger and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, sliced green onions, chopped water chestnuts, grated ginger, minced garlic, coconut aminos, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and the egg. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Peel and finely julienne the carrot, providing thin strands to be used as topping.
Prepare a steamer by adding water to the bottom pot and bringing it to a simmer over medium heat.
Take a single butter lettuce leaf and place about 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center.
Gather the edges of the leaf around the filling to shape it like a dumpling, leaving the top slightly uncovered.
Repeat the process with the remaining pork mixture and lettuce leaves.
Line a steaming basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
Place the shumai in the steaming basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
Steam the shumai for 12-15 minutes, or until the pork filling is cooked through and firm.
Once cooked, garnish the shumai with julienned carrot strands on top.
Serve warm and enjoy your Whole30 shumai as a delightful appetizer or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 785 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
