Shao mai

Recipe for shao mai

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shao mai is a popular Chinese dumpling dish that originated in the Guangdong province. These delectable bite-sized treats are traditionally made with a filling of ground pork, shrimp, and various seasonings, wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper and steamed to perfection. The result is a flavorful and juicy dumpling with a delicate and slightly chewy texture. Shao mai is often enjoyed as a dim sum favorite, and its popularity has spread worldwide due to its irresistible taste and elegant presentation.

Keywords: Shao mai, Chinese dumplings, Guangdong cuisine, dim sum, steamed

shao mai details

Shao mai, recipe Rating: 4.4
Number of votes:87 INGREDIENTS:

Makes 20

100g prawns, remove shells, cleaned and diced

140g minced meat (pork or chicken)

1 stalk spring onions, chopped

20 pcs. round dumpling skins

Seasoning:

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp corn starch

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 tbsp light soy sauce

Dash of pepper

1 tsp rice wine (optional)

1 tsp chicken granules/ stock

Granishing:

One no. cooked salted egg yolk

 

METHOD:

1. Combine prawns, minced meat, spring onions and all seasoning into a bowl. Stir the mixture with a spoon until ingredients are well mixed. Chill for 1 hour.

2. Wrap filling up with dumpling skins. Shape each nicely into shao mai.

3. Mash cooked salted egg yolk. Garnish top of each shao mai with mashed yolk.

4. Steam shao mai at rapid boiling water for 10 minutes or until cooked.

5. Serve while still hot. Alternatively, store shao mai in an air-tight container and freeze. Reheat by steaming or microwave and serve as breakfast.