Side Dishes
Easy Shumai
Prep Time 15min | Cook Time 10min | Total 25min
Ingredients
2 servings
| Filling | |
| Ground pork | 200g |
| Onion (minced) | 1/4 |
| Potato starch | 2 tsp |
| Wrappers | |
| Shumai wrappers | 12 |
| Seasoning | |
| Soy sauce | 1 tbsp |
| Sake | 1 tbsp |
| Sesame oil | 1 tsp |
| Sugar | 1 tsp |
| Salt & pepper | a pinch |
| Ginger (grated) | 1 tsp |
Directions
- 1
Mince the onion and toss with potato starch. This prevents excess moisture and keeps the filling juicy.
- 2
Combine the ground pork and all seasonings in a bowl. Mix well until sticky. Add the onion and mix lightly.
- 3
Place filling in the center of each shumai wrapper. Gather the wrapper up around the filling and flatten the bottom.
- 4
Line a steamer with parchment paper and arrange the shumai. Steam over high heat for until the pork is fully cooked.
Notes & Tips
Coating the onion in potato starch locks in the juices for a moist filling. Makes about 12 pieces.
