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!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, egg, water chestnuts, and green onion.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers, placing each filled dumpling on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Top each Siu Mai with a small pinch of grated carrot and a single pea for garnish.

Step 7

Prepare your steamer by lining it with perforated parchment paper or lightly oiling the surface to prevent sticking.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Carefully remove the Siu Mai from the steamer and serve immediately with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2150.1

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 867.5mg	0%
Sodium 3182.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 155.8g	0%

Vitamin D 357.8IU	0%
Calcium 365.6mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1882.1mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 32.9%