Whole30 Shumai

Elevate your appetizer game with this Whole30 Shumai recipe, a fresh and flavorful spin on traditional dumplings. Made with tender ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, aromatic ginger, and garlic, these bite-sized delights are wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a grain-free, gluten-free alternative that's perfect for Whole30 and paleo lifestyles. Savory coconut aminos and a hint of sesame oil bring umami-packed flavor, while a pop of julienned carrot adds a vibrant garnish. Steamed to perfection in just 15 minutes, these lettuce-wrapped shumai are light, healthy, and utterly irresistible, whether served as an appetizer or a satisfying snack. Ready to impress your taste buds and stay on track with your goals? This wholesome recipe checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green onions and set aside. Drain and finely chop the water chestnuts. Grate the ginger and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Peel and finely julienne the carrot, providing thin strands to be used as topping.

Step 4

Prepare a steamer by adding water to the bottom pot and bringing it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Take a single butter lettuce leaf and place about 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center.

Step 6

Gather the edges of the leaf around the filling to shape it like a dumpling, leaving the top slightly uncovered.

Step 7

Repeat the process with the remaining pork mixture and lettuce leaves.

Step 8

Line a steaming basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Place the shumai in the steaming basket, making sure they are not touching each other.

Step 10

Steam the shumai for 12-15 minutes, or until the pork filling is cooked through and firm.

Step 11

Once cooked, garnish the shumai with julienned carrot strands on top.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your Whole30 shumai as a delightful appetizer or snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(828.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1711.5

Total Fat 116.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 627.8mg	0%
Sodium 3619.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 126.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 243.5mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 846.6mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 7.5%