Chinese: Steamed Pork Dumplings (Shiu Mai) Recipe

Name: Chinese: Steamed Pork Dumplings (Shiu Mai)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pk mundoo pi (dumpling wrapper) round skins; 1/2 pound shrimp; 12 each mushrooms, chinese small or use canned but squeeze dry; 1/2 pound pork ground; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped; 1 small eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari thin; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 pk mundoo pi (dumpling wrapper) round skins
1/2 pound shrimp
12 each mushrooms, chinese small or use canned but squeeze dry
1/2 pound pork ground
2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
1 small eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari thin
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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["Shell, devein, wash, and drain prawns.", "Dice into bits.", "Boil mushrooms in water for 10 minutes, rinse, squeeze dry, cut off and discard stems; then chop into very small pieces.", "Combine the pork, mushrooms, prawns, and onion.", "Put mixture on chopping board and chop 10 to 15 strokes with cleaver.", "(Use a sharp knife if you don't have a cleaver.)", "Texture, when you're finished, should be slightly finer than hamburger.", "Add ""seasoning"" and the egg to the pork mixture.", "Mix well.", "To make dumpling, place 1 Tb filling in the center of a dumpling skin.", "Then bring all sides of the skin up to cover the meat as much as possible, without closing.", "The top of the dumpling is left open.", "Cook dumplings by steaming for 30 minutes.", "Use as many as you need, with the rest, cool, wrap, freeze.", "Reheat after thawing by steaming 10 minutes.", "Serve with soy sauce, hot sauce, or mustard."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pk mundoo pi (dumpling wrapper) round skins, 1/2 pound shrimp, 12 each mushrooms, chinese small or use canned but squeeze dry, 1/2 pound pork ground, and more.

Yes, Chinese: Steamed Pork Dumplings (Shiu Mai) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chinese: Steamed Pork Dumplings (Shiu Mai)

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