Want something that can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator? Here is our pork and shrimp siomai recipe.
Shumai or shaomai is actually a type of traditional Chinese dumpling; it originated from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. This dish is commonly served as a dimsum snack in Cantonese cuisine. Variations of this dumpling appear in different areas. In the Philippines, siomai is well loved because of its savory taste and low cost. Ground pork, beef, and shrimp are commonly used. In this recipe, we use pork and shrimp. However, if you are allergic to shrimp, you can remove it or replace it with something else. In addition to meat, extenders, such as garlic, carrots, and turnip, can be used. The mixture is wrapped in wonton wrappers. Siomai is commonly steamed, but it can also be fried. What is good in this recipe? You can prepare it in advance and store it for future use.
Try this recipe of tasty and delicious siomai. Your family and friends will surely love this. Enjoy!
This recipe makes 2 dozens of pork & shrimp siomai.
Pork & Shrimp Siomai Recipe Video:
How to Make Pork & Shrimp Siomai
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground pork
- 1 cup shrimps minced
- 1 cup turnips <em>singkamas</em>, minced
- 1 onion minced
- 4 tbsp spring onions chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots minced
- 1 whole egg beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp salt
- 24 pcs wonton wrappers
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the wonton wrappers. Mix well.
- Wrap about a spoonful of the mixture into the wonton wrapper. Refer to the video above for this procedure.
- Repeat step 2 until all the mixture is consumed.
- Brush some cooking oil on the base of the steamer then place the siomai pieces properly.
- Steam for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve while hot with toyomansi and chili garlic oil.
