Sumai Recipe
Steamed dumplings, your choice of Pork or Shrimp
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Dough
Pork Filling
Shrimp Filling
Dipping Sauce
Method
Dumpling Dough
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Pork Filling
- 2
Prepare the Pork Filling
In a bowl, mix ground pork, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
Shrimp Filling
- 3
Prepare the Shrimp Filling
In a bowl, mix peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
Dumpling Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Dumplings
Divide the rested dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Roll each ball into a thin circle (about 3 inches in diameter). Place a spoonful of either pork or shrimp filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
Steaming
- 5
Steam the Dumplings
Prepare a steamer basket lined with parchment paper. Place the dumplings in the basket, making sure they are not touching. Steam over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
Dipping Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds. Stir well and set aside for serving.