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Siu Mai Dumplings

By Rhonda Parkinson, About.com

This recipe is submitted by Celine, who recommends using Dragon Brand Shu Mai Wrappers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fish cake (available at Asian markets), chopped if necessary
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
  • 1/4 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 pound ground chicken
  • 10 pieces canned water chestnut, thinly cut
  • 3 tablespoons bamboo shoot, thinly cut
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, preferably Kikkoman
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 package Shu Mai wrappers

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients except for the wrappers together, and fill in the shumai wrappers. Boil water in a steamer, put the shumai in the boiling steamer and steam for about 20 minutes.

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