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Shu Mai (Siu Mai) Dumplings

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This recipe was submitted by Doug, who writes that it made 21 dumplings.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 dried chinese mushrooms, soaked, then trimmed & chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh green ginger
  • 2 green onions chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons potato starch
  • dash of salt, or to taste
  • 24 gyoza wrappers

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except for the wrapper, mixing well. Place about a tablespoon of filling on each wrapper, and gather up the sides to form ripples, leaving the center open. Wack the bottom of the dumpling on the counter so that it will stand up. When all the shu mai are filled, steam in a bamboo steamer for about 5-6 minutes, until cooked. Served with sweet and sour sauce or other dipping sauces.

Cooks Notes: The author writes that next time he may add a bit more ginger.

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Shu Mai Dumpling, Member smadgirl

I tried this recipe and surprised me it comes out really good. More than what I'm expecting. My husband is not a fan of dumpling but he likes it and he told me that I hope I remember what I did so I can do it again. Everybody in my household loved it. Thanks who ever posted this recipe and now I have an additional recipe on my collection.

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