World Flavors Cookbook

Siu Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

Name: Siu Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)
Cook time: 12 min
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 200g ground pork (with some fat); 100g shrimp, chopped; 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced; Wonton wrappers; Garnish: Diced carrots or crab roe

Open-faced steamed dumplings filled with a savory mixture of pork, shrimp, and mushrooms.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

200g ground pork (with some fat)
100g shrimp, chopped
3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
Wonton wrappers
Garnish: Diced carrots or crab roe

Instructions

Mix pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and seasonings until sticky.
Place filling in a wonton wrapper and gather the sides up, leaving the top open.
Garnish the top with a dot of carrot or roe.
Steam for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.