Shu Mai (Japanese Steamed Wontons) Recipe

Name: Shu Mai (Japanese Steamed Wontons)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 round wonton skins; 10 ounces lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons frozen green peas, thawed (about 24); Optional Dipping Sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup dashi

Servings: persons

24 round wonton skins
10 ounces lean ground beef
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons frozen green peas, thawed (about 24)
Optional Dipping Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup dashi

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["Stir together ground beef, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, sugar sesame oil and cornstarch in a bowl, until the mixture becomes very sticky.", "Divide mixture into 24 parts.", "Holding tips of index finger and thumb together, place a wonton skin on top and top the skin with a portion of the meat.", "Gently press the meat into the""hole"" made by your fingers coming together to get the wrapper to come around the sides of meat.", "Gently flatten the bottom of the shu mai.", "Repeat with the remaining wrappers and meat.", "Place a pea in the center of the meat on each shu mai and top the meat with a thin coating of oil.", "Place shu mai in a steamer basket and steam for 12-14 minutes over high heat.", "To prepare dipping sauce, Combine mirin, soy sauce and dashi in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.", "Boil mixture for 1-2 minutes then allow to cool."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 round wonton skins, 10 ounces lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Shu Mai (Japanese Steamed Wontons) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Shu Mai (Japanese Steamed Wontons)

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