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Cantonese Shumai with Pork and Shrimp (烧麦, Shao Mai)

Full recipe at omnivorescookbook.com

  • 30 Hong Kong Style dumpling wrappers (, thawed if using frozen wrappers)
  • Frozen peas (for garnish (Optional))
  • 1 large carrot (, sliced thinly into rounds (Optional))
  • 1/2 lb (250 g) shelled and deveined raw shrimp
  • 10 oz (330 g) ground pork ((20% fat))
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce ((or regular soy sauce))
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
  • 1/2 thumb ginger (, thinly sliced)

Overview

Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
10 m
Total Time:
1 hr 10 min

Cuisine

Chinese

Made with ❤️ in Co. Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

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