Mama's Shumai (Siumai) Dumplings Recipe

Name: Mama's Shumai (Siumai) Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams Ground pork; 1 Japanese leek; 1/2 Onion; 2 tsp Sake; 1 tbsp Oyster sauce; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 clove Garlic; 1 dash Ginger; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Katakuriko; 25 Shumai (siumai) skins

Servings: persons

250 grams Ground pork
1 Japanese leek
1/2 Onion
2 tsp Sake
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 clove Garlic
1 dash Ginger
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Katakuriko
25 Shumai (siumai) skins

1
Finely chop the onion and leek.
2
Combine with the ground pork and mix well with your hands.
3
Add the rest of the ingredients except for the shumai skins, and knead together well.
4
Put 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle of each shumai skin, and fold in the 4 corners to wrap it in.
5
Tap the bottom against a flat surface to flatten it to finish.
6
Line the formed shumai dumplings in a steamer.
7
Leave a little space in between them since they will expand a bit.
8
I use a microwave steaming bowl I got at a 100 yen shop, but if you're using a conventional stove top steamer, it takes about 13 minutes to cook over medium heat.
9
Serve with Japanese mustard and soy sauce.

224

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 250 grams Ground pork, 1 Japanese leek, 1/2 Onion, 2 tsp Sake, and more.

Yes, Mama's Shumai (Siumai) Dumplings 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama's Shumai (Siumai) Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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