Author Notes
So I love, love, love dim sum! Often times I catch myself trying to calm my craving by buying pre-made frozen pot stickers, although in a pinch they are fine, they don’t even touch the real deal. Shumai are a delicious version of Asian dumpling, mine are filled with pork, shrimp, and cabbage, but the possibilities are endless! The results were so good that after cooking three for photo purposes I instantly had to make three more, because I had devoured the first three before I could get all my pics taken! Yeah that good……I would challenge you to try these at your next holiday get together or cocktail party, served in Asian soup spoons they would be a super sexy passed appetizer, WARNING make a lot cuz they won’t last long! Traditional Shumai are steamed but I didn't have the right gear for that so I cooked them like you would cook any run of the mill pot sticker (oil first, then water, then lid) and they worked out beautifully! —Alexandra V. Jones
Ingredients
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36
wonton or gyoza wrappers, the thinner the better
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1 pound
Ground pork
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36
small shrimp, I used 41/50 which were a little large so I cut mine in half, I like big pieces of shrimp cuz they look all pink and pretty when steamed, most recipes called for chopping them up, but I prefer the texture of the bigger pieces.
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1 cup
coleslaw mix, or shredded cabbage, I used an organic bagged coleslaw that worked great
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1 tablespoon
grated fresh ginger
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup
water chestnuts diced, small
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1 teaspoon
each salt and pepper
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2 tablespoons
hoisin sauce
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5
green onions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
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1 tablespoon
cornstarch
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2 tablespoons
dry white wine
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Dipping sauce of choice, I used Kikkoman ponzu, a bit of sciracha , black sesame seeds, a little chopped cilantro, and a little fried shallots. You can use what you like
Directions
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In a bowl combine everything but, wrappers, shrimp, and of course dipping sauce. Combine those ingredients well to make sure the seasoning is spread throughout and everything is well incorporated, set aside.
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Put a bit of water in a small bowl, place a few wrappers out at a time, with your index finger rub a little water just around the edges of the wrapper, add 1 Tablespoon filling to the center, top with shrimp.
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you can either form them by wrapping your thumb and pointer finger and squeezing (I included a photo) or you can pinch them closed the then fold the pinched portion over (other photo).
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To cook, use a medium skillet, preferably one with a lid, and heat over medium high, add a little cooking oil of choice, add about 6 shumai at a time, let them cook in oil for a few minutes, then add ½ cup water, cover for a few minutes and watch until water evaporates, let sizzle a minute long and remove, serve hot with sauces of choice! Sorry though, these will totally ruin you for the frozen ones, these do freeze great though and can be made ahead.
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