Shumai Dumplings (Siu Mai)
Classic Cantonese dim sum favorite—juicy open-faced dumplings filled with ground pork, shrimp, and aromatic seasonings. Wrapped in thin wonton wrappers, steamed to perfection, and topped with a touch of roe or carrot for garnish. A must-have bite-sized delight for any dim sum spread.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork choose fatty pork for juicy filling
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp soy sauce light soy preferred
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce adds depth
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sugar balances flavors
- 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch helps bind filling
- 20 wonton wrappers round or square, thin type
- 2 tbsp carrot finely grated, for garnish
- 1 tbsp fish roe optional, traditional garnish
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Mix well until sticky and cohesive.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and makes wrapping easier.
- Prepare Wrappers: Place a wonton wrapper in your palm. Add about 1 tablespoon of filling to the center. Gather edges around filling, gently pressing so the dumpling stands upright with open top.
- Garnish: Top each shumai with a pinch of grated carrot or a few fish roe for color.
- Steam: Line steamer basket with parchment or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Place shumai in steamer, leaving space between them. Steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until pork is fully cooked and shrimp turns pink.
- Serve: Transfer shumai to a serving plate. Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil, or black vinegar dipping sauce.
Notes
🔹 Use fatty pork for juicier shumai.
🔹 Wrappers should not be overstuffed—keep filling to 1 tbsp per dumpling.
🔹 If wrappers dry out, cover them with a damp towel while working.
🔹 Shumai can be frozen before steaming—just add 3–5 minutes extra steaming time when cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg