Siu Mai Dumplings With Pork and Shrimp
A classic open-faced Chinese dumpling, siu mai is a popular staple of dim sum brunches.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water for steaming.
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Soak mushrooms in hot water for 20-30 minutes, then squeeze dry and remove stems.
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Soak shrimp in warm, salted water for 5 minutes and pat dry.
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Mince mushrooms, shrimp, and green onion, then combine with ginger and pork.
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Stir oyster sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and sugar into the filling mixture until well combined.
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Place a gyoza wrapper flat and moisten its edges with water.
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Spoon 2-3 teaspoons of filling into the center of the wrapper.
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Gather and pleat the wrapper edges to form an open-top basket shape, keeping the filling exposed.
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Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves.
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Steam over boiling water for 5-10 minutes until the filling is cooked through.
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Serve with soy sauce.