Siu Mai
Chinese Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum

Siu Mai

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 300g minced pork
  • • 200g raw prawns, diced
  • • 50g dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
  • • 2 tbsp bamboo shoot, diced
  • • 1 tsp white pepper
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • • 24 round wonton wrappers

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the pork, prawns, mushroom, bamboo shoot, pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornflour until sticky.

2
Phase 2

Place a mound of filling on each wrapper and gather the edges up around it, leaving the top open.

3
Phase 3

Press the top flat and tap the siu mai to level the filling.

4
Phase 4

Dot each with a little diced prawns or carrot.

5
Phase 5

Steam over high heat for 8 minutes until the meat is cooked through.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with yellow mustard or soy sauce.