Siu Mai (Shu Mai) - Authentic Dim Sum!

Siu Mai is a classic Dim Sum dumpling that is widely popular in Chinese cuisine! I have so many memories of ordering this off of the dim sum push carts when my family would go to dim sum. After many iterations, I've finally landed on a version that can stand up to any dim sum restaurant!

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Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the shrimp with baking soda and salt and let marinate for 10 minutes. Mince the shrimp into pieces the size of coffee beans.

Step 2

In the same bowl, mix the ground pork with the minced shrimp and add the kosher salt, sugar, white pepper, MSG if using, chicken bouillon powder, light soy sauce, and shiitake mushrooms and cornstarch. Stir in one direction until combined and streaks appear on the bowl. Slam the mixture down 5-10 times to create a bouncy texture.

Step 3

Keep the wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel. Working with one wrapper at a time, use a flat wooden spoon or spatula and take about 2 tablespoons of filling and place in the center of the wonton wrapper. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the dumpling place while pressing down the filling into the base of the wrapper using the wooden spoon while squeezing with your hand to form the siu mai. Top the siu mai with a few pieces of minced carrot.

Step 4

Steam for 10 minutes in a bamboo steamer and top and enjoy! I love serving this with sriracha and spicy chinese mustard, or with my homemade chili oil!

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