Chinese Dimsum Shao Mai (燒賣) Recipe 3

Ingredients

500g Peeled Prawns, chopped

50g Chinese Chives, finely chopped

½ tsp Minced Ginger

1 Red Chili, seeded and finely chopped

2 tsp Soy Sauce


1 tsp Sesame Oil

1 tsp Sugar


¼ Sea Salt


A few dashes of White Pepper

1 Tbsp Corn flour



1 Packet Dumpling Wrappers

 

Method


1. Make the stuffing: Place the chopped shrimp, chive, ginger, chili, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, sea salt, white pepper, corn flour in a bowl, mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes.

2. Make the dumplings: Place about 1½ teaspoons of stuffing into the center of each dumpling skin. Place the finished Shao Mai on your work surface, pushing it slightly to give it a flat base.

3. Set the steamer over high heat. Steam the Shao Mai for about 8 to 9 minutes. 

4. Remove and serve immediately with light soy and vinegar sauce.
 

5. Enjoy!