These Shiu Mai are the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of savory pork, sweet shrimp, and earthy mushrooms. The filling is seasoned with aromatic ginger and soy sauce, creating a rich umami flavor that bursts in every bite. The texture is delightfully tender yet firm, with the translucent dumpling skins providing a soft wrapper. Ideal for dim sum nights, holiday gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner, these dumplings are surprisingly easy to assemble. They steam up quickly, making them a reliable choice for busy cooks who want a restaurant-quality dish at home. Serve them with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil for an authentic experience that will have your family coming back for seconds.
Shiu Mai (Steamed Pork Dumplings
Description
These Shiu Mai are the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of savory pork, sweet shrimp, and earthy mushrooms. The filling is seasoned with aromatic ginger and soy sauce, creating a rich umami flavor that bursts in every bite. The texture is delightfully tender yet firm, with the translucent dumpling skins providing a soft wrapper. Ideal for dim sum nights, holiday gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner, these dumplings are surprisingly easy to assemble. They steam up quickly, making them a reliable choice for busy cooks who want a restaurant-quality dish at home. Serve them with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil for an authentic experience that will have your family coming back for seconds.Ingredients
Directions
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Mince the prawns roughly and finely chop the mushrooms.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced prawns, chopped mushrooms, and chopped green onions.
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Add the egg and any desired seasonings (such as soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper) to the meat mixture.
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Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is sticky.
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Place a small amount of filling onto the center of each round dumpling skin.
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Gather the edges of the skin around the filling and twist to seal, leaving the top open slightly.
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Arrange the dumplings on a steamer lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves, ensuring they do not touch.
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Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the skins are translucent.
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Remove from steamer and serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 109.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.7g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 17.0mg6%
- Sodium 29.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.9g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 13.8g28%
* 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
Ensure the dumpling skins are covered with a damp cloth while assembling to prevent them from drying out and cracking.
For the best texture, keep the filling cold until just before assembling the dumplings.
You can substitute the ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version, though the flavor will be milder.
Leftover steamed dumplings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat by steaming for 3-4 minutes or pan-frying until crispy.
Traditional Shiu Mai often include a small piece of crab roe or carrot on top for garnish and color.
