Siu Mai
Classic Cantonese steamed dumplings with a juicy pork and shrimp filling, topped with green onions. These homemade siu mai are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for dim sum at home.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground pork
- ¼ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Chop shrimp into small pieces; mix with pork, mushrooms, half the green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- 2
Place a wonton wrapper in your palm; add about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
- 3
Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling, leaving the top open. Gently squeeze to form a cylinder shape.
- 4
Tap the bottom on the counter to flatten; place on a parchment-lined steamer basket.
- 5
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Brush the tops with water and sprinkle with remaining green onions.
- 6
Steam over boiling water, covered, for 12-15 minutes until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
- 7
Serve hot with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer basket
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- parchment paper
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