Sui Mai (Steamed Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Sui Mai (Steamed Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork; 1/2 lb shelled raw shrimp; 1/2 bunch scallion, well-chopped (use as much of the green part that's edible); 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 6 water chestnuts, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely-minced fresh ginger (peel before chopping); 30 wonton wrappers (cut them into a circle with a glass if you can only find square)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1/2 lb shelled raw shrimp
1/2 bunch scallion, well-chopped (use as much of the green part that's edible)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 large egg
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
6 water chestnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely-minced fresh ginger (peel before chopping)
30 wonton wrappers (cut them into a circle with a glass if you can only find square)

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["Chop the shrimp very fine using a knife or the food processor. Just be careful not to grind too too fine.", "Mix together the pork, shrimp, scallions, cilantro, fish sauce, salt, cornstarch, egg,sesame oil, water chestnuts. and ginger (I use my hands).", "Form the mixture into 1-2 inch balls and place on wax papper, parchment or a platter.", "Put one ball in the middle of a wonton wrapper and gather the wrapper around the ball leaving the top open.", "Kind of give it a ""waist"".", "Steam in a bamboo steamer for about 5 to 6 minutes.", "May be frozen after steamed and cooled.", "To reheat I put them in a large skillet with some water or resteam.", "Some people boil these but I have never had much luck with that.", "I serve with several dipping sauces of varying heat."]

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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 1/2 lbs ground pork, 1/2 lb shelled raw shrimp, 1/2 bunch scallion, well-chopped (use as much of the green part that's edible), 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sui Mai (Steamed 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.

Sui Mai (Steamed Dumplings)

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