Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Prawns (Shao Mai)
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Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Prawns (Shao Mai)

Est. Time: 15-20 min  •  1 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic noodles and dumplings recipe for Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Prawns (Shao Mai), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 30 Hong Kong Style dumpling wrappers (thawed if using frozen wrappers)
  • • Frozen peas (for garnish (Optional))
  • • 1 large carrot (sliced thinly into rounds (Optional))
  • • 1/2 lb shelled and deveined raw prawns
  • • 10 oz minced pork ((20% fat))
  • • 2 eggs
  • • 2 teaspoons cornflour
  • • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
  • • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce ((or regular soy sauce))
  • • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • • 3 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
  • • 1/2 thumb ginger (thinly sliced)

Preparation Steps

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Phase 1

Prepare fresh ingredients according to authentic Chinese wok technique and serve piping hot.