Pork Shumai

Name: Pork Shumai
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 4 oz raw shrimp, minced; 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, diced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 tbsp green onion, chopped; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine; 2 tsp cornstarch; 20 wonton wrappers; 20 frozen green peas, thawed

Juicy ground pork and shrimp are seasoned with ginger and sesame, then steamed inside delicate wonton wrappers for a classic dim sum treat.

42 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

ChineseAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
4 oz raw shrimp, minced
4 dried shiitake mushrooms, diced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp green onion, chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
2 tsp cornstarch
20 wonton wrappers
20 frozen green peas, thawed

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 4 oz minced raw shrimp, 4 diced dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp chopped green onion.
2

Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine, and 2 tsp cornstarch, stirring vigorously until sticky.
3

Place filling in center of 20 wonton wrappers and squeeze sides up to form open cylinders.
4

Top each dumpling by gently pressing 20 thawed frozen green peas into the open center.
5

Steam dumplings over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Questions

Can I make Pork Shumai gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 1 tbsp soy sauce, 20 wonton wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Pork Shumai keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pork Shumai?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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