SHAO MAI (PORK DUMPLINGS)

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 dumplings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground pork
1 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
30 shao mai or dumpling wrappers
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons black vinegar, or Chinkiang vinegar
1 teaspoon chile paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Combine the pork, water chestnuts, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sugar, ginger, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine (hands work well for this). Place a dumpling wrapper in the palm of one hand and cup it loosely. Place a generous tablespoon of filling in the center of the wrapper. With your free hand, gather the sides of the wrapper around the filling, letting the wrapper pleat naturally. Squeeze the middle gently and tap the dumpling to flatten the bottom so that it can stand upright. The meat filling will show a little at the top. Make the remaining dumplings in the same manner.
  • Arrange filled dumplings about 1/4 inch apart in two steamer trays that have been lined with wet cheesecloth. (At this point, you can refrigerate dumplings, covered, for 24 hours.)
  • When ready to steam, fill a wok or lower part of a steamer with water so that it comes within an inch of the steamer tray, and bring to a rolling boil. Stack the steamer trays in the wok or steamer, cover tightly, and steam dumplings for 20-25 minutes over high heat, reversing the trays after 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer dumplings to a platter and serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
  • Combine ingredients in a small bowl and serve with Pork Dumplings.

Borhan Babu
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I'm not a big fan of dumplings, but these were really good. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the dipping sauce, which added a nice bit of flavor. I will definitely be making thes


Sahed Gaming
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These dumplings were delicious! The pork filling was flavorful and juicy, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I loved the dipping sauce, which added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making these again.


danny ayigbeque
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I was really impressed with these dumplings. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the shrimp and chives, which gave the dumplings a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be makin


Muna Omar
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These dumplings were really good! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The pork filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Onim
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I'm not a big fan of dumplings, but these were really good. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the dipping sauce, which added a nice bit of flavor. I will definitely be making thes


Ghirat Khan
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These dumplings were delicious! The pork filling was flavorful and juicy, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I loved the dipping sauce, which added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making these again.


Bingbong Urnie
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I was really impressed with these dumplings. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the ginger and garlic, which gave the dumplings a nice zing. I will definitely be making these


Lomi Tala
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These dumplings were really good! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The pork filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Blanca Vazquez
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I'm not a big fan of dumplings, but these were really good. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the dipping sauce, which added a nice bit of flavor. I will definitely be making thes


FRENKIE Isah
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These dumplings were delicious! The pork filling was flavorful and juicy, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I loved the dipping sauce, which added a nice bit of spice. I will definitely be making these again.


Alois
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I was really impressed with these dumplings. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the shrimp and chives, which gave the dumplings a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be makin


Mohammad Faisal
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I've made these dumplings a few times now and they're always a hit. The filling is flavorful and juicy, and the dumpling wrappers are cooked perfectly. I love that they can be steamed or fried, so I can make them different ways depending on what I'm


Emmanuel Okeke
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These dumplings were delicious! I made them for dinner last night and my family loved them. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Don Genny
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dumplings turned out great. The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the wrappers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Hannah Austin
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These dumplings were really good. I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The pork filling was flavorful and moist, and the dumpling wrappers were nice and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.


Haris Kazmi
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I love shao mai, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The pork filling was perfectly seasoned, and the dumpling wrappers were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Richard L
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I'm not a dumpling expert, but these came out great. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll be making these again for sure.


Fatima-Tul-Zagrah Isaacs
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These dumplings were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the wrappers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.