Dim Sum King Perfect Siu Mai Secrets
Dim Sum King: Perfect Siu Mai Secrets
Description
Dim Sum King: Perfect Siu Mai Secrets
Siu Mai, a classic dim sum staple, is a delightful bite-sized dumpling filled with a savory mix of pork and shrimp, wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper. This recipe provides a detailed guide to crafting these delicious morsels, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the folding technique, you'll learn everything you need to know to make Siu Mai that rivals your favorite dim sum restaurant.
Quick Tips:
Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh shrimp and high-quality ground pork for the best flavor.
Proper Wrapping: Ensure the wrappers are tightly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking.
Steaming Perfection: Do not overcrowd the steamer to allow even cooking.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well.
Add finely chopped water chestnuts and green onions to the mixture, stirring until evenly incorporated.
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Shape the Siu Mai:
Place a wonton wrapper in the palm of your hand. Add about 1 tablespoon of filling to the center.
Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling, pressing gently to shape into an open-topped dumpling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
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Garnish and Seal:
Brush a small amount of egg white around the edges of the wrappers to help them stick. Top each Siu Mai with a small piece of diced carrot for garnish.
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Steam the Siu Mai:
Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange the Siu Mai in the basket, leaving space between each one.
Steam over boiling water for 12-15 minutes, until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are tender.
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Serve:
Remove the Siu Mai from the steamer and serve immediately with soy sauce, chili oil, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- Calories from Fat 45kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 35mg12%
- Sodium 210mg9%
- Potassium 120mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Protein 9g18%
- Vitamin A 150 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 20 mg
- Iron 0.7 mg
- Vitamin E 0.5 IU
- Vitamin K 3 mcg
- Thiamin 0.1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Niacin 2 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
- Folate 10 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
- Biotin 1 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
- Phosphorus 60 mg
- Iodine 0.1 g
- Magnesium 8 mmol
- Zinc 0.5 mcg
- Selenium 12 mg
- Copper 0.1 mg
- Manganese 0.1 mg
- Chromium 0.1 mcg
- Molybdenum 0.1 mg
- Chloride 8 mmol
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Siu Mai can be frozen before steaming. Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Steam directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
