Paleo Shumai

Elevate your dim sum game with this delicious and healthy take on a classic: Paleo Shumai! Perfect for those following a paleo diet or seeking a gluten-free alternative, these tender and flavorful dumplings swap traditional wrappers for steamed Chinese cabbage leaves, offering a light and wholesome twist. Juicy ground pork is blended with aromatic garlic, ginger, and scallions, then seasoned with coconut aminos and sesame oil for a rich umami flavor. To keep things paleo-friendly, arrowroot flour is used to bind the filling, ensuring each bite is perfectly moist and succulent. Steamed to perfection in just 10 minutes, these shumai make a quick, nutrient-packed appetizer or snack. Serve them hot with a simple dipping sauce for a dish that's as satisfying as it is healthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 4 whole Scallions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Arrowroot flour
• 1 whole Egg
• 8 large leaves Chinese cabbage leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, scallions, coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and arrowroot flour. Crack the egg into the mixture, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Prepare the cabbage leaves by steaming them for a few minutes until they become pliable. This will make them easier to wrap around the filling.

Step 3

Lay a cabbage leaf on a flat surface and place about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture in the center.

Step 4

Gently fold the edges of the cabbage leaf around the filling, forming a cup-like shape, and press gently to secure.

Step 5

Repeat the filling and wrapping process for the remaining pork mixture and cabbage leaves.

Step 6

Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper to prevent the shumai from sticking.

Step 7

Place the shumai in the steamer basket in a single layer without crowding them. Cover and steam for about 10 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked through.

Step 8

Carefully remove the shumai from the steamer and serve them hot with a side of dipping sauce made from additional coconut aminos and sesame oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1854.4

Total Fat 126.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 646mg	0%
Sodium 3474.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 139.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 322.5mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 876.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 7.5%