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Steamed Pork Shumai Dumplings

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These steamed pork shumai dumplings are tender, juicy, and packed with savory flavor, perfect for a quick and easy homemade dim sum experience.

Ingredients

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  • 400g (14 oz) ground pork
  • About 30 wonton wrappers (square)
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup water chestnuts, finely chopped (optional)
  • Carrot, finely diced for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling (10 minutes): In a large bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine (if using), sugar, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until the mixture feels sticky and well combined.
  2. Add Optional Crunch (2 minutes): Gently fold in finely chopped water chestnuts if using.
  3. Shape the Dumplings (15-20 minutes): Lay one wonton wrapper flat in your hand. Place about 1 tablespoon (15g) of filling in the center. Gather the edges up around the filling, leaving the top open and slightly pleated. Press gently to shape into a neat cup. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. Prepare the Steamer (3 minutes): Line the steamer basket with parchment paper rounds or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange shumai evenly with space between them.
  5. Steam the Dumplings (8-10 minutes): Place the steamer over boiling water, cover tightly, and steam for 8 to 10 minutes until filling is cooked through and wrappers are translucent and tender.
  6. Garnish and Serve (2 minutes): Top each shumai with a small diced carrot piece or sprinkle of finely chopped green onion. Serve immediately with soy sauce, chili oil, or preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. If filling is too loose, add more cornstarch. Check water level in steamer during cooking to maintain steam. Let dumplings rest covered for a minute after steaming to set.

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