Steamed Pork And Shrimp Dumplings (Shao Mai)
These savory Chinese dumplings are bursting with a flavorful filling of pork, shrimp, and mushrooms. The tender dumpling wrappers encase the juicy filling, creating a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Steamed to perfection, these dumplings are irresistible and perfect for sharing with loved ones over a delicious meal. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce for a truly satisfying dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 large dried black mushrooms, soaked in hot
- water to cover for 25 minutes and drained
- 1/2 lb. coarsely ground fat pork, such as
- pork butt
- 6 oz. shrimp meat or crabmeat, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, white and light green portions,
- finely chopped
- 1 tsp. superfine sugar
- 4 tsp. oyster sauce
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
- 1 Tbs. vegetable or peanut oil,
- 1 1/2 tsp.
- vegetable oil and sesame oil
- 24 round wheat-flour dumpling wrappers
- 2 to 3 tsp. vegetable oil
- Light soy sauce, mild mustard or chili sauce
- for dipping
Instructions
- Remove and discard the stems from the mushrooms if necessary and very finely chop the caps. Place in a bowl, add the pork, shrimp and green onions and mix well. Mix in the sugar and oyster sauce, then stir in the cornstarch, white pepper and oil. Let the filling stand for 20 minutes.
- To shape each dumpling, make a circle with the thumb and first finger of one hand and position a dumpling wrapper centrally over the circle. Place about 2 tsp. of the filling in the center of the wrapper, and gently push the dumpling through the circle so that the wrapper becomes pleated around the sides of the dumpling filling. You should have a cup-shaped dumpling with the top of the filling exposed.
- Brush the rack of a steamer basket with the vegetable oil and place the dumplings in the basket, leaving some space between them. Bring water to a simmer in a steamer base. Set the basket in the steamer, cover tightly and steam the dumplings until the filling is firm, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Serve the dumplings in the steamer basket or transfer to a plate. Accompany with soy sauce, mustard or chili sauce in small dishes for dipping.
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