Siomai is a popular dim sum dish that originated in China but has become a staple in many Asian countries, including the Philippines. It is a dumpling filled with ground pork, shrimp, and other flavorful ingredients. Siomai is usually served with soy sauce, calamansi, and chili oil for dipping. Making siomai from scratch can be time-consuming, but the result is worth the effort. Here is a simple pork siomai with water chestnuts recipe you can try at home.
Juicy Pork Siomai with Water Chestnuts
Try this easy pork siomai with water chestnuts recipe home and enjoy a delicious dim sum favorite. Filled with ground pork, shrimp, and vegetables, these dumplings are perfectly steamed and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup shrimp - chopped
- ¼ cup carrots - chopped
- ¼ cup green onions - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimps, water chestnuts, carrots, green onions, minced garlic, egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of a siomai wrapper.
- Gather the edges of the wrapper around the filling and pleat the edges, exposing the top of the filling.
- Repeat the process until all of the pork mixtures are used up.
- Place the siomai on a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
- Steam the siomai for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with soy sauce, calamansi, and chili oil for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 497mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1468IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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